In his book, The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle writes:
The plant that you have in your house, have you ever truly looked at it? Have you allowed that familiar yet mysterious being called ‘plant’ to teach you its secret? Have you noticed how it is surrounded by a field of stillness? The moment you become aware of a plant’s emanation of stillness and peace, that plant becomes your teacher.
When we emerge from meditation we often encounter people and things as if for the first time, seeing them in their essence. The practice of meditation leads us to a deeper and fresher awareness of all things and of each another.
beautiful James.
Thank you, James, for another excellent post. As St Augustine wrote: ‘Our whole business in this life is to restore to health the eye of the heart whereby God may be seen.’
I’m certain that meditation helps us to do this.
Best wishes
St John
DEAR ST JOHN -THAT IS A WONDERFUL QUOTE,REMINDIG ME ALSO OF ST BENEDICT’S ‘LISTEN WITH THE EAR OF THE HEART’. IF YOU WOULD LIKE T E MAIL DONNA HUCHINSON WHO MANAGES MY BLOG. WE MIGHT THEN BE ABLE TO CONVERSE VIA E MAIL! THINK ABOUT IT. WARM GREETINGS JAMES
I’d like that, James.
I don’t know Donna’s email address, but as the manager of your blog, she will know mine, I think?
Thanks and best wishes
St John