Wednesday, October 15, 2008

twists and turns

Planning is so futile. This is almost always true. I used to become unglued by the thought of my well crafted plans turned to dust. I finally figured out that what I had was nothing more than an outline, a framework upon which to build. This is not at all a foundation upon which all is set. The distinction is flimsy but tangible. I am feeling my heart up in my throat with nervous tension. What I had thought to be set was in fact in motion as all things are. My task is to except this and embrace it. This is my life in perpetual beta.

My daughter asked me the other day about today and tomorrow. Was tomorrow still tomorrow and what about today. Oh, I shouldn't have opened that box, but I couldn't resist. It was as much an exercise for me as for her. It basically turned out like this. Today is always today and tomorrow will always be tomorrow. Next time you get a chance, try to explain that to a 4 year old. Fun and humbling at the same time.

Mind precedes all things;
mind is their chief, mind is their maker.
If one speaks or does a deed
with a mind that is pure within,
happiness then follows along
like a never departing shadow.

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