ORDINARY, EVERYDAY WONDER

Many of us begin our spiritual practice with an idea towards enlightenment, knowledge, or ultimate truth. We seek solace from life's difficulties and conflicts for a realm that matches the grand ambitions of our ego. This is only an extension of the delusion that causes so much suffering in the first place.

If we can simply return to and be present with our activity in this very moment, the ordinary, everyday wonder of our lives shines forth. Just stay with the laughter and the tears and embrace now. The pain of losing a loved one, the joy of cradling a new life, the fear of a new job, are all opportunities for practice.

After all, there is nowhere else to journey to - and no greater truth to find. Open to this moment...

-Shikan