I feel like the metaphor is strong. I feel often that we are all a bit happier and satisfied when we take time to consider we are the river, the river is us, and we all are....we just are.
Thanks Barbara. Metaphors can be so powerful to help us give context and structure to things. On my morning hike I realized I was "stuck in a whirlpool", as I was perseverating on a business deal and having a hard time seeing the path forward. Just the realization alone that I was in a whirlpool allowed me to elevate out of it, join the flow of the river, and see the problem with a different perspective with much more equanimity. Thanks for your continued support!
Great to read a new post from you, Tom! Love the metaphor!
My understanding of the world is similar. I think of myself as a drop of water that used to be in a glass, and is now separate because the drop needs to acquire some of the flavor of its surroundings. While there is a strong desire to return to the glass, at the same time the drop is not in a hurry to get back, because getting back without acquiring some flavor would be a wasted trip. In your metaphor, eddies and whirlpools add this flavor, so I think embracing the experience is the main goal here. Then, flavorful with new experiences, return to the glass (or river) and become part of all that is, enriching it with new flavors and bringing it one step closer to understanding itself.
I feel like the metaphor is strong. I feel often that we are all a bit happier and satisfied when we take time to consider we are the river, the river is us, and we all are....we just are.
I love the metaphor; it works so well. I especially liked the sentence about living wisely. Thanks!
Thanks Barbara. Metaphors can be so powerful to help us give context and structure to things. On my morning hike I realized I was "stuck in a whirlpool", as I was perseverating on a business deal and having a hard time seeing the path forward. Just the realization alone that I was in a whirlpool allowed me to elevate out of it, join the flow of the river, and see the problem with a different perspective with much more equanimity. Thanks for your continued support!
Great to read a new post from you, Tom! Love the metaphor!
My understanding of the world is similar. I think of myself as a drop of water that used to be in a glass, and is now separate because the drop needs to acquire some of the flavor of its surroundings. While there is a strong desire to return to the glass, at the same time the drop is not in a hurry to get back, because getting back without acquiring some flavor would be a wasted trip. In your metaphor, eddies and whirlpools add this flavor, so I think embracing the experience is the main goal here. Then, flavorful with new experiences, return to the glass (or river) and become part of all that is, enriching it with new flavors and bringing it one step closer to understanding itself.
Looking forward to your next post!