Sunday, January 2, 2011

The Koan

photo by Anthony Ayiomamitis

January and the darkening of the moon is upon us. In two days the new moon appears, revealing no light for the dark sky. These darkening days of winter are magical and bring forth a dormancy, ripe for reflection.

"A seeker of wisdom in the thrall of Winter Solstice should consider their celebration as a spiritual pilgrimage or even a quest...."
Montague Whitsel

What is ethical awareness? How do we live consciously? How does our knowing effect our doing? When I am aware of unhealthy conditions in myself or society and take no action is the impact different from when I am unaware?

"Each thought, each action in the sunlight of awareness becomes sacred. In this light, no boundary exists between the sacred and the profane."
Thich Nhat Hahn

The inquiry begins.

2 comments:

  1. Do you know the person who took this photo? It is stunning.

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  2. It is beautiful isn't it? Don't personaly know the photographer. It is a picture over the Greek isles.

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