While meditating today, I noticed my thoughts going this way and that. I focused on my breath, so grateful for it, the richness of the in-breath, the relief of the out-breath, over and over. My thoughts scattered again. I became aware of being present again. I became conscious of myself being aware. I had a question for God. I asked, “God, are You aware of Yourself? God said, “Of course!” I asked, “What is that like? Is it possible to show me? Can I stand it?” God said, “Sure, I’ll show you.” Immediately, my mind went still, complete stillness. Oh! It was so precious, so delicious and wonderful. And then my timer went off much, much sooner than I expected.
Holding to the Constant
Break into the peace within,
Hold attention in stillness,
And in the world outside
You will ably master the ten thousand things.
All things rise and flourish
Then go back to their roots.
Seeing this return brings true rest,
Where you discover who you really are.
Knowing who you are, you will find the constant.
Those who lack harmony with the constant court danger,
But those who have it gain new vision.
They act with compassion;
within themselves, they can find room for everything.
Having room, they rule themselves and lead others wisely.
Being wise, they live in accordance
with the nature of things.
Emptied of self and one with nature,
They become filled with the Tao.
The Tao endures forever.
For those who have attained harmony with the Tao
Will never lose it
Even if their bodies die.
–Lao Tzu
P.S. I love this line: “Knowing who you are, you will find the constant.” We are beloved children of God. You are, I am, we all are. What peace in savoring that blessed reality.