every moment we learn. every moment that we do not deny learning, that is.
sun shines. clouds pass by. special are we? chosen are we?
cat purrs. it's inferior to humans. it can not understand anything about this world, about human heart. yet, a cat is never depressed.
sand grain is insignificant. it's not worthy of mention. yet, it knows stillness as no human will ever know it.
oak tree outside is dumb and thick bark. yet, it's immortal.
mighty humans we are. we have electricity and cell phones, know of gravity and distant stars, shatter atoms and bring progress to life. things are easier. life is better. we grow smarter.
yet, are we any more happy than our ancestors 20000 years ago?
special are we? did we learn anything in these 20000 years?
of course! we go to school and listen parents. we follow their footsteps or rebel against them. we are free and unique. we are special!
then why can't we do a simple thing a cat can? a regular little cat who understands nothing?
do we know ourselves?
i look into the sky and see the sun. 5 years ago i've seen my reflection in whatever i looked. clouds pass by. i was quite unhappy. cat purrs. this world has much to tell to anyone willing to listen. sand grain flies by the wind. yet, those who do not know who they are - deaf to this world. oak tree whispers gently.
you can do it!
good luck.
mickael
2 comments:
Zen Master Seung Sahn used to say that, "A cat understands a cat's job. A dog understands a dog's job. Only human beings don't understand their job."
Thank you for this clear post, my friend.
Barry
thank you, Barry.
let's hope we are not the only readers :)
good luck
mickael
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