Encephalon Posted February 11, 2010 WALKING Trail beside stream, Fragrant pine. Rocky red earth, Steep mountain. Walking may be a good metaphor for spiritual life, but there are times when simple hiking is literally the best activity. When one walks in the woods or climbs mountains, there is a wonderful unity of body, mind, and spirit. Hiking strengthens the legs, increases stamina, invigorates the blood, and soothes the mind. Away from the madness of society, one is freed to observe nature's lessons. Erosion. Gnarled roots. The carcass of a dead deer. A flight of swallows. The high spirals of hawks. Bladed reflections of rushing water. Just budding bare branches. Gray rock, cracked, shattered, and worn. A fallen tree. A lone cloud. The laughter of plum branches. Even a little circle of rocks beside the trail -- who put them there, or did any hand arrange them, and no matter which, what are the secrets of that circle? There are a thousand meanings in every view, if only we open ourselves to see the scripture of the landscape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 11, 2010 I agree. Walking out in Nature is one of the most peaceful activities I can engage in. So much to see and learn. Peace & Love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pax Posted February 11, 2010 Beautifully said Blasto, I have little opportunity to get far out into nature but do manage to connect with the little bit that is my back yard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Encephalon Posted February 11, 2010 Beautifully said Blasto, I have little opportunity to get far out into nature but do manage to connect with the little bit that is my back yard. Glad you enjoyed it. FYI, this is not my work. I'm merely posting daily pieces from "365 Ta0" by Deng Ming-Dao. So, I walked into this nightclub... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted February 11, 2010 So, I walked into this nightclub... That was funny Dude! Hehehe. Peace & Love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pax Posted February 11, 2010 Glad you enjoyed it. FYI, this is not my work. I'm merely posting daily pieces from "365 Ta0" by Deng Ming-Dao. So, I walked into this nightclub... Understood, I do the same thing with The Daily OM on another site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
