Life Adventures, Philosophy

The Sea of Interbeing

Nearly a decade ago, Thich Nhat Hahn’s simple, yet profound words showed me how everything we see and cannot see is wondrously woven together in a sea of interbeing. I had never given previous thought how a cloud, the rain, a tree, and a simple sheet of paper are dependent on each other. Thay matter-of-factly explained how they cannot exist without one other.

After penetrating the depths of his understanding I could instantly see my reflection in every person I met. Peering deeper, a wider door was opened in which I realized I could also see myself in all things! I remember getting chills as I gazed at a majestic mountain and realized I was the mountain! I understood if the mountain was not there I would not be here. Similarly, if I were not here, the mountain would not be there.

Fortunately it is now easy for me to comprehend that. Perhaps the universe is simply a giant mirror. We are what we see in our hearts.

In remembrance of one of my greatest teachers, Thich Nhat Hanh, who now continues his new journey of awakening. You did not leave. You are here with us.

1/22/2022.

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