Stopping is an essential part of the spiritual life. If we cannot stop, we cannot see our True Nature. When we stop, we begin to see clearly, and we can appreciate the wonders of life. We can see that there is no separation between ourselves and the world, and we can marvel at the oneness of all things. To be fully present in the moment, we need to stop letting our mind race ahead to the future or dwell in the past. We need to let go of our distractions, our worries, and our busyness.
Thich Nhat Hanh
One thing about bicycling is the tendency to be more present to the now and not as much time in my head. So this cloud scene required me to stop this morning and take in the beauty and wonder of nature. And, I wasn’t late to the coffee shop.
4 Comments
Joan Heiman
Hi. I saw that same sky on my early walk this morning. It was lovely! (Your blue is bluer than the blue in my phone photos.)
Monte Stevens
And when I took this photo, those clouds were completely around me in all four directions. I creased the contrast in Lightroom to make it a little bit bluer.
geri oster
Oh Monte, these clouds are magnificent, lighthearted and playful to me as they dot the entire sky! FUN! And boy, do I need this wonderful quote for meditation today…I have had such a hard time ALLOWING myself the grace and healing of the pause. Thank you for this beautiful message of grace and humanity with those clouds to start my day off with Spirit vs. my to do list! Blessings and gratitude.
Monte Stevens
Good morning, Geri. I’m slowly learning to take the pause throughout my day. I do not always remember to and I can pay a price for that. And thank you for your presence here online and your comments. May you enjoy this day and your upcoming weekend!