Real Life

Well, I haven't posted here for a very long time. I guess I just got a little frustrated, a little bored with the whole thing. I mean it takes time to sit and compose this stuff, and there are so many things that come up in a day that I find more interesting. Like when I look outside my window, I see hummingbirds and butterflies flitting about, and their natural joy is so infectious. Or just lying in bed in the morning, listening to the sounds around me that fill the space with noise and yet do not effect my ground of silence. Or the simple tedium of taking out the trash or doing the dishes such that each moment is filled with my effortless attention. But now that I'm sitting here, I think what's the big deal? It's not much different from anything else really.

But that which is "not different" in all activities, is what's REALLY interesting. Because there is the action, perceived by the eyes...movement, or change, occurring over time...and then there's this AWARENESS in the background, just present, witnessing it all. But there's no identification with any of it. And action occurs spontaneously, without effort, because it is absolutely clear what is next. Difficult to explain...

It has nothing to do with spirituality, an ideology, or a belief system. There's just this naturalness to everything, a calm joyous observance, a deep acceptance of what is as it is. There is no need for anything to change or be different. There is little needing to be said or communicated. There is no story to be told.

I am just HERE.

It would be nice if others would join me HERE. Playmates in the exploration of the evolutionary path. Just to see what happens, if anything. Just to see what is possible. It would be fun. It might change the world. It's just an idea that keeps occurring to me. It may be completely meaningless. And I am completely detached from the results. But the idea IS entertaining. In a world that looks more and more like it is going to hell in a hand basket, I still like the idea of humanity waking up from the dream, finding a new way to BE.

Still holding the space for the idea of community, here in Costa Rica. Still seeing it in my mind's eye. An opportunity has arisen that requires a minimum of 10 investors with $100,000 dollars each. This will buy 65 acres on the shores of Lake Arenal, each investor gets 3 acres titled property. We plan to create sustainable community around a silent retreat and healing center. These opportunities come and I have to trust that if it's meant to be, than it shall unfold. I'd say, for someone who's ready to step into the unknown, face the fear and do it anyway, this could be a nice place to land.

In any case, there are always the butterflies and hummingbirds to delight the senses....