YEAR OF ZEN: SUMMER: DAY 25

Q: Think about the Earth and thank that ground that supports you.

A: Reflecting on the ground that supports me is a powerful reminder of the transitory and passing nature of things. The Earth feels solid and permanent, but even it is going through its own cycle of living, on a road to eventual death and return to the cosmic void and mystery from which all things have emerged. This kind of deep awareness is both overwhelming and humbling. It underscores, to me, the need to cultivate a perspective that both appreciates the breadth and honors the magical present.