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Reading the essay Thirsty For Wonder authored by Mirabai Starr stirred up thirst for wonder in me. I welcome such thought provoking writings and I am thankful to Mirabai for offering this gift to us. Her writing made me introspect and reflect. It is my experience and observation that we usually stay in the known zone. It is relatively a safe zone. However, there are times when I want to beyond the known zone-the unknown zone, the zone of unknowingness. This is wonderland for me where beauty unfolds herself effortlessly, an unheard sound resounds in the heart, and the sky of the mind is clear and is filled with divine light. It is an eye kissing light, heart feeling sound.
The sacred or the divine is always present but our eyes are closed to see it. I need to cleanse my eyes to see the unknowingness; to open my ears to hear the unheard sound; to open my hands to receive the Divine Gift and open my heart to feel the Divine Presence. I experience such moments when I am fully present in the present moment with me, with someone close to me and with nature. It happens when I do not try to make it happen. It happens when I meditate; when I teach or help someone needing help. Such experiences enrich me and lift me up. Quiet, clear and unclouded mind helps me to pull the veil back. The veil clouds my consciousness and creates separateness and disconnect. When the veil is pulled back, I see the light of oneness, one unified consciousness. Such experiences are sacred. They deepen my thirst for wonder. This is an inward journey. Daily practice of Mindfulness Meditation, being in the company of kindred spirits called satsanga, reading inspiring and enlightening books or poems and serving people unselfishly helps me in my spiritual journey. Namaste!
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Elaine Gotfryd Noonan
3/20/2021 07:57:41 pm
When dancing, I love when the dance creates itself through me. In this space of wonder, I am the dancer, the dance observer, the vessel for the creation of mindful movement. When I am walking in nature, the conversation and wisdom I experience with the trees is so full of wonder. When I hear a haiku poem forming from the cloud formations or voices in the wind and I recite this haiku or write it down, this is wonder. I love being in the presence of wonder and how it changes me, even for a moment. When I am with someone I love and connected from the heart, this is a wonder when time as we know it disappears and the connection to all is all there is. Namaste. Elaine
Debbie Podwika
3/26/2021 05:28:45 pm
Dr. Dave...this comment reminds me of when we did NIA at GSU for a Wellness Conference. Do you remember? I loved it. Elaine have you heard of it? Here is one link to start with: https://nianow.com/ 3/26/2021 05:25:45 pm
I actually just showed part of the Blue Mind docuseries Tues where Dr. Nichols, author of Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected & Better at What You Do interviews Dr. Paul Piff who studies Awe! I will be broadcasting and discussing it again, via Zoom, I believe on April 7th. If you bookmark this link you can check back.
Debbie Podwika
3/26/2021 05:31:26 pm
It can be very difficult for many now to get out in Beauty with the Pandemic. I just came across this breathtaking video and it certainly instilled AWE for me even just making it full screen and watching it. One day I would like to experience an enhanced feeling of AWE by going there and actually being among The Tallest Trees on Earth! :-) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWi2bn40ma4 Leave a Reply. |
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