Power in silence

"Wind in the cave:  movement in stillness. Power in silence."

Following the thoughts of the stillness and silence, sound in a cave is quiet when no one is talking, or shifting their gear, just listening to the silence.  For in silence, we are able to draw near to Tao.  Quieting our minds to be quiet, as if hiding from others in a cave.

Movement in stillness points to spiritual evolution, I believe.  In the stillness of our minds, contemplative thoughts and ideas enhance, nay, generate advancement toward Tao.  We advance in our faith, our philosophy, our way of life as we listen to ourselves and to nature.

Power in silence.  We can draw from the example of Gandhi and Jesus.  Neither would join the self-righteousness of their persecutors.  The power of silence is that it allows us to focus our thoughts on the presence of Tao in all living things. To that end, as I tend the nursery of trees and shrubs, I talk to the plants and the insects.  I notice the call of the sparrows, the bark of a dog, the business of the bumble bee.  I fear not getting stung for I mean no harm, as they discern my calmness so they continue with their nectar-gathering inches from my face.

Tao is all around us:  power is ours to decide to focus our attention on the life Tao manifests through nature or to be an echo in the cave, a disruption of stillness, a member of an angry mob.

Comfort & power in Tao to you,
j