Travel light !




4:30ish am
Ahhh, the gates that lead from one to another!
Sometimes grand, sometimes humble and simple...sometimes just a line in the sand...sometimes all in mind, barely visible, but profoundly there!
There's a gate I cross every day, at about  the same time, from subconscious to conscious, sleep to wake.
I am here!
This side of the border!
Its a known territory. Predictable roads and streets, familiar faces... but still so many hidden wonders to be explored in this  tourist destination called - day to day life!

At the welcome center, I nourish myself with the first breath, hydrate with a glass of water, let the rays enter my eyes and splash water on my sleepy being....rituals at the welcome center...

A wise friend advised -
 Tourism tip #1 - Travel light!

What all do I need to explore this side of the gate today?
I am going to carry just the very basics.

Desire to see and explore - Desire to see every moment as it comes.
Detached observation - May be I will identify with few things. It will feel homely, even soul-ly.  May be it will fill my heart with warmth and love. I will absorb the essence of it gratefully and gracefully. Why attatch strings of expectations or goals to possess it ?
Dressed as myself - life is not a fancy dress show, nor a Halloween party. Masks, pretentions, costumes to fit in will just add unnecessary to my baggage. Changing the masks with ever changing stage scenes, will may be spice up the drama. But this is a journey, my soul journey- I will be myself. Who is the native here anyways? All are visitors and tourists. May be I will enrich this place with just being the unique me.
Need not greed - thankfully there is an  abundance as I go. I will eat by need. Quench my thirst by need. Use resources as per need. Why hoard things? Why hoard love or hatred? Why hoard grudges or regrets? Why hoard apologies? Why hoard even knowledge or power? I will let need direct that flow.
Honest dedication and sincerity - This side of the border is not a solo- vacation by any means. Thankfully there is family, friendships, job. I will fulfill those needs to the best of my capacity. I will also express my needs. This journey is fulfilling when the most important co-tourists are in harmony.

Until I walk the walk, may the talk just not remain talk!
Amen!










Comments

  1. SashaAugust 14, 2019 at 8:45 AM

    Your thoughts are as beautiful as your beautiful self , Mani the Poo.
    Keep spreading love and learning.
    Sending a biiig hug!

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