As the monks walked from Ft. Worth, TX to Washington, D.C., one of the subjects often spoken of was a peaceful or gentle mind. Importantly, as the world bore witness to them walking in sun, rain, or snow, we witnessed the embodiment of such gentleness and peace. We can be this wholeness, too.
We engage in the layers of embodiment of the prayer: “May I be filled with loving-kindness.”
Life builds upon itself here on Planet Earth. Rings of trees display this, as does the spiritual Path for humans. From previous lives and the cycles within this one, each of us is making ourselves brand new, constantly. Each new experience born of our outer existence or our inner dimensions combines freshly with whatever was our sensed ground of being and familiarity. Personal growth rings.
Whether it be “noticing the usually not noticed” or singing a prayer for all beings, a moment of gratitude or carrying an insect outside, one’s Presence is, through pervasion, overtaking the brambles of the self. Slowly, self focus, self importance, and self entitlement decrease, denuded by waves of gratitude, thoughtfulness, and kindness.
Pause. Can you feel your Path?
We revisit the subject of conscientiousness which is rooted in and a demonstration of thoughtfulness.
So far … a follow-up on Back to the Roots, No Peat/Peat Free, Potting Soil.
One advisory note: This potting soil absorbs water slowly; i.e. water runs out the bottom and pools. That is likely due to the variety of plant biomass used instead of peat, which is sponge-like. The key is to give the water time to be absorbed, which can take over an hour. However, it seems that, with patience while also not leaving the plant drowning for a day, this potting soil absorbs well and plants are satisfied. Slow absorption might also indicate that the soil medium dries out less quickly than peat; but, my plants are not big enough yet to make that assessment.
Addendum: The two freshly potted geraniums are very happy. For them, too, water has to pool in their dishes in order to be properly absorbed.
Happy growing!
