Today we’ll explore how to become more like water
The other day I was sitting by a river,
Observing the water as it run by me,
Listening to the sound of small rapid
as the water flows over some rocks
in a particular spot
then it struck me !
I was reminded of the simplest idea
that in many aspects of our lives
We can relieve ourselves of a lot of unnecessary suffering
when we try to become more like water
Because rather than resisting the current
water just flows with it,
becomes it
And flows from snowy mountains out to the sea
Water traveling its long journey
maybe encountering rocks, or other obstacles along the way
and when it doesn’t count as such obstacles
water finds a way forward, always
When faced with a bunch of small rocks in a river,
water adapts changing its shape so that it can smoothly and effortlessly navigate around them
and continues its way
Even when the obstacles are larger,
water persists making its way thru the tiniest of paths
Over time with patience and perseverance
water can eventually carve through the mightiest of mountains
creating spectacular canyons and valleys as far as the eye can see
so, the next time you encounter resistance,
whether it’s an unsettled mind
or a difficult conversation you find yourself in with another,
rather than resisting
or struggling with it
which only depletes your energy,
see if you can embrace it
Work with it
Maybe even effortlessly flow around it
Or patiently carve through it
Be like water
Allow yourself to step into the current
To become a part of the current
The forward progression and see with acceptance of what is, may take you
As Ovid wrote,
"dripping water hollows out stones not through force but through persistence"
So, for a moment just notice today
what’s going on for you
Maybe the mind feels calm and at ease
Or maybe the mind is a little bit restless
Whatever arises
Just notice it and breath
@downdog : inspired from my meditation app which I really love by the way
Let me know in the comments if you'll apply this idea in your life.
I confess that it's easy to say than to do but with practice and envy to do well we all can be more like water.
Sources :
Pexel : photos
Downdog