Friday, April 5, 2024

Meditation: Listen for how far the noise travels

 


When the bell rings, we often don't realize it but the noise resonates out from the bell and travels to your ear.  We cannot tell how far that noise travels - out the window? into the hall? to the rooms next door or above and below us?  This is like the noise we create.  What we do in the world matters.  We are all participants in society.  But often we don't realize or don't see how far our influence goes.  


From Rumi,

Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes. Because for those who love with heart and soul there is no such thing as separation.

Can you hear the bell ringing even after it stops making noise? How far and how long does it travel?


 

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