Meditation Point #102
A Zen Thing . QuotesIf one could understand a flower as it has its being in God,
this would be a higher thing then the whole world!
-– Meister Eckhart (1260 – 1328 )
Born some 700 plus years before me… Why does it seem that most of wisdom today comes from so many in the distant past. Is it the technology that distracts us from deep contemplations? No it is our choices that lead us away from introspection and depth of thought. When a society as a whole seeks the satisfaction of their materialistic desires it is hard for wisdom to emerge. Like a beautiful rose growing in the center of a Mall parking lot, it is not impossible but highly improbable. Even if we seek to live a life of deep introspection society seeps into our consciousness or being. No wonder we cannot understand a flower as is has its being in God.
Remember what is important in life during the coming month. We demonstrate our love and caring for others through our actions. We demonstrate our self worldliness by camping in line over night at a store so we can get a limited toy!
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I have found that we can get caught up in the every day activities and it amazing when you finally sit down in a quit environment and hear that still small voice. We are special and even though he has the power to make the plants and rocks cry out His name GOD has given us the free will to pursue a relationship with Him and each and every one of us are as special and beautiful to Him. During the holiday season it is easy to become materialistic and get caught up in the selfishness of wanting more. I suggest when you find yourself getting caught up in all the hub-bub step aside and take a moment to hear that still small voice and you will realize there is more to life than just existing. The truth will set you free.