Not everything must be said.
Not everything must be done.
Silence is not emptiness.
It’s alignment.
There’s a rhythm to life that doesn’t rush.
A deeper intelligence in how things unfold.
When we stop forcing,
we begin to hear how everything is already connected.
Trust is not passivity.
It’s presence.
This finding underscores the profound #interconnectedness of all life forms & the unintended consequences of human actions. The presence of #microplastics in #natural habitats decades ago illustrates how human-made materials have permeated #ecosystems, affecting even the most unassuming creatures. (2/3)
#HadakaShizenyoku - Engaging with sound (耳識, Jishiki)
Close your eyes & tune into the sounds of the #environment. Focus on the various layers of sound – the rustling leaves, bird songs, distant water flow.
As you listen, imagine the sounds washing over you, becoming part of your experience. Allow yourself to feel the #interconnectedness of all living things through these sounds.
Yesterday was my granddaughter’s 9th birthday. At my husband’s insistence, we bought a #globe as her gift. What a success—she immediately located #NJ and then spent quite a while identifying places that she, her family, and everyone else she knows have been. So important to help #kids understand the #interconnectedness of everyone on this #BigBlueMarble.
Walking slowly along the #bush path, each step meets the earth, neither separate nor apart. Fingers trace rough bark, pause on a leaf’s cool surface, sensing its firmness. In tactile consciousness (身識 Shinshiki), there is no ‘self’ touching, no tree being touched — only contact, only sensation. The branch yields, yet in yielding, it is not other. No boundaries exist, only the realisation of #oneness with #Nature, the deep #interconnectedness where skin, leaf, earth, & air are simply this moment.
A racist person has a very small #mind with limited experience in life. A racist person lacks compassion, wisdom, & non-discrimination. #Buddhism encourages seeing beyond superficial differences & recognising the #interconnectedness of all beings. True #awakening means letting go of all dualistic thinking, including racial distinctions. (2/2)
Sansui ni naru - #山水になる - “Becoming the landscape,” literally becoming the mountains & waters. This expression captures the essence of the #ZenBuddhist teaching of merging with the #natural world, understanding that there’s no separation between yourself & the #Nature around you. It emphasises the #interconnectedness of all things.
« I always thought that
I was me — but no,
I was you
and never knew it. »
— Jalaluddin Rumi
· https://poligraf.tumblr.com/post/738907193626198016/i-always-thought-that-i-was-me-but-no-i-was
Ok, so while all this is speculative on my part, it encourages dialogue between science & philosophy. Could the memories observed in cells extend to all matter? Future research may clarify whether these processes are exclusive to biological systems or part of a deeper #universal principle. This could radically expand how we understand memory, #consciousness, & #interconnectedness. (6/6)
#Buddhist meditation often focuses on observing & transforming habitual patterns rooted in past #experiences. Understanding that cellular memory might contribute to these patterns reinforces the #interconnectedness of #BodyAndMind. It suggests a more holistic approach to practice, emphasising care for both #mental & #physical processes. (5/6)
Maintaining a #HealthyMind & #HealthyBody is essential for overall #wellbeing & a fulfilling life. It involves fostering #harmony between physical vitality & #mental clarity. Practices such as #Zazen (#Shikantaza) #meditation, #HadakaShizenyoku (#裸自然浴), & #VivastraYoga (#विवस्त्रयोग) exemplify the #interconnectedness of #mental & #physical health, providing tools for grounding oneself in #Nature, cultivating #mindfulness, & embracing #BodyPositivity. (1/15)
Physical disciplines, such as martial arts (武道) or #VivastraYoga (#विवस्त्रयोग), blend movement with #mindfulness, offering a path to embody the teachings. The performance of #Butoh, with its slow, intentional movements & focus on embodying raw emotions, reflects the #Buddhist principles of #impermanence, selflessness, & the #interconnectedness of all things. (4/8)
By acknowledging our #interconnectedness with #nature, we can cultivate a deeper sense of #gratitude, #compassion, & #reverence for all living beings. #ZenBuddhism #onewithnature #onewiththeuniverse #hadakashizenyoku #hadakashinrinyoku #Naturism #Nude #Naked
Can I ask you to stop a moment?
If you can, what ever it is you're doing, stop.
Follow this link.
Close your eyes and just listen.
Yes you may feel that you've heard this all before, many times, but humour yourself.
This is a gentle voice from over 50 years ago, and the words are just as important now as they were then.
Let go and listen.
I’ve been thinking a lot about #dehumanization and how to counter those tendencies through #empathy #compassion #mindfulness and awareness of #interconnectedness https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202405/humanizing-others-humanizing-ourselves
