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The Center can hold
Apr. 22nd, 2009 10:09 amAs many people know. I have been off balance the last few weeks. Stresses over taxes. Various work Stress. Insurance. Etc. It has left me drained, and unable to deal with people (I actually spent a lot of last Week's D&D game and post game goobing staring at my computer screen).
Fortunately, that finally seems to be rubbing off. This morning, I lay in bed with my wife, about an hour before time for work. I spooned with her and just let myself be. I occasionally thought about the kids and how wonderful they were. I thought about fun times with friends both real and virtual. Mostly I just relaxed and let the world wash over me.
And really, I think those are the times I am truly happiest. Sure there are times where something really cool is going on. I'll be in a raid and we down a boss after a zillion wipes. My daughter comes home with straight As. My wife cooks a really good meal. But as the Bhudda says, these things are transitory. And they certainly are. The meal will be over. The flush of victory for myself or others will fade.
But that calm joy with the universe can be unending. I could have concievably lain in bed forever, just blissing. Its one of the few eternal things that I think exist in this world. And its always there. If you can tune out the ups and downs of the world. If you can relax and just listen to the music of the spheres. You can find bliss in the quiet that is always waiting for you.
And so. I say to everyone that is stressed and upset. Or even those that are now deliriously happy. Just remember the centering calm. It can get you through anything.
Fortunately, that finally seems to be rubbing off. This morning, I lay in bed with my wife, about an hour before time for work. I spooned with her and just let myself be. I occasionally thought about the kids and how wonderful they were. I thought about fun times with friends both real and virtual. Mostly I just relaxed and let the world wash over me.
And really, I think those are the times I am truly happiest. Sure there are times where something really cool is going on. I'll be in a raid and we down a boss after a zillion wipes. My daughter comes home with straight As. My wife cooks a really good meal. But as the Bhudda says, these things are transitory. And they certainly are. The meal will be over. The flush of victory for myself or others will fade.
But that calm joy with the universe can be unending. I could have concievably lain in bed forever, just blissing. Its one of the few eternal things that I think exist in this world. And its always there. If you can tune out the ups and downs of the world. If you can relax and just listen to the music of the spheres. You can find bliss in the quiet that is always waiting for you.
And so. I say to everyone that is stressed and upset. Or even those that are now deliriously happy. Just remember the centering calm. It can get you through anything.