"When the deep meaning of things is not understood
the mind's essential peace is disturbed to no avail.

The Way is perfect like vast space
where nothing is lacking and nothing is in excess.
Indeed, it is due to our choosing to accept or reject
that we do not see the true nature of things.
Be serene in the oneness of things
and such erroneous views will disappear by themselves."
- Hsin Hsin Ming

in moments such as those when one is removed from entanglement to what is generally called "reality" with all its worry, and pain, and desires, when one recognizes himself as part of that "whole" and finds himself in that vast space, all these mundane strivings are shed off, resistance ceases without effort, much like a coat that we recognize we don't need because it's not cold anymore.

prayer

in that moment, deep in stillness, when one's solitude is extended to find one's own limits dissolve, there emerges a feeling of incredible connection with every single element in the universe (human, emotion, animal, plant, wind, water, earth), and with this, a prayer for wellness, joy, peace is breathed out. and somehow, with this breath comes a quiet knowing and joy that everything has been touched and "this," all this is changed again.