There is such a thing as growing too fast. The broken ground around tree roots, those stretch marks, those are some known physical growing pains we speak of; but as always, as above so below, as within, is without. Spiritually when one is presented with growth there usually is some fear that comes with it. The excitement of a new challenge is sure to get your blood pumping, nonetheless there is a potential to loose yourself, to get into depths beyond ourselves. There is a certain trust in the process that one must succumb to in order to grow. It helps to be curious. Growth is not an easy thing. But I think first, if we are all grounded, growth is a wonderful experience. After all, we are all here for that!
As I walked on the beach one day, I realized there was three paths to be taken and each had their intrinsic story to tell. There is close to the shore, where you whisper your secret desires to mother Gaia as she carries them across her waters in order to manifest. The middle way, where the sand sinks just enough to break a sweat and the hot sun above casts down rays that kiss your skin and make the beads sweat stream down your forehead. It’s both glorious and a bit messy, but I do believe it is the middle way that Allan Watts spoke of again and again. And finally close the tree line, or some say trash line, one can observe the treasures the ocean may have brought and see the lay of the land as the ocean meets the shores. One man’s trash, another’s treasure. Which path is best? Ha, well, all the great sages know: to each his own.
And it’s always great to see someone when they get it “right”. But who gets it right the first time? It may seem that way from the outside, but from the inside you always know what changes you would make the second time around. And really, isn’t it always in hindsight that we are able to spot the shortcomings. That’s why it’s important to take it slow, and not overlook the organic improvements that may be had once the process has started, Relish, in it. Truly, the mantra start where you are planted pays off. And it starts with that first step, the realization you must water your own grass. So go get grounded, put your feet in the soil, do the rain dance if you are so inclined and remember, let’s have
some fun!
May we all grow in light and love,
and ground ourselves in depth and truth.
“Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working.”
-Pablo Picasso
