The 1st of September started off with a bang—a client ended up in hospital for 6 days, in critical condition and requiring my
translation services 24/7. Then, just as
I wiped the crust from my sleepy, blood shot eyes (didn’t get much rest in
there!), my client was discharged with daily appointments to ensure recovery
continued. Today, however, a corner was turned—health has noticeably returned, and the need
for my services has lessened. I literally feel my sweet routine returning. First thing I did today with my extra time was
clean my scuzzy outside pond and turn on my re-circulating waterfall, then I
sat down to enjoy what I knew would follow. It seems no matter how long I
neglect my pond (seventeen days may be a record), within minutes of it being
cleaned and refreshed, the critters come. As I type, there are six birds taking
baths and a squirrel youngster who just clung to my slider screen door inches
from me and my computer! Momma Nature is
eternally optimistic and hopeful, always looking to foster life. No
matter how grungy, how dry, how out of control things get, nature’s sights anticipate and find the fresh waters.
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| Prajnaparamita - Spirit Rock Visit |
As I sit and take in the spectacular liveliness of my feathered
and furry companions, I’m reminded of natural order which is always transforming
and regenerating in spite of sickness, dirtiness, nastiness and stressfulness.
I call to mind the Sanskrit name for Mother Wisdom—Prajna Paramita. She is
intuition, deep knowing, insight, the higher natural order of pulsing life.
Prajna Paramita translates as the perfection of wisdom and is also the name of
the heart sutra, a scripture that embodies Buddhist wisdom teachings.
Momma Wisdom, Prajna Paramita, the natural world, holds
precious lessons when I stop, become still and engage. She will be there, eyes
of optimism turned toward me, ready to gently impart her wisdom. Ah….stillness,
nothing like it. Seventeen days of craziness are over—I’ve come home to fresh
waters. The next question these little
birds seem to be tweeting is, how can these moments of wisdom be found in the
midst of hectic, urgent circumstances? Sounds like another blog article is in
order…now that I'm clear headed, I'll keep you posted.
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