We have been studying in TSK our common tendency to look at things, leaving space behind the scene. This tendency leads us to experience a solid and confining world.
When I try to look at space (between, outside, around things) and to find new spaces where I found solid things before, a shift in my experience takes place. Inviting these new spaces, a kind of relaxation occurs and I begin to feel more at ease with everything around me.
Within this openness, the senses expand to a more broad experience. It is as if a continuous environment unfolds all around me. The more awareness touches light, sound, scent, flavor, feeling, the more space continues to pervade the experience dissolving any label, any ‘thingness’.
Appreciation arises spontaneously, allowing this continuity, this space without borders. I feel one with space.
I ask permission to transcribe the inspiring verses from Ken McKeon
It’s more an enveloping
Than a something pointed to,
Is such a dear joy,
That joy itself goes mute
Within the silence of its roaring spring.
And I am touched by the light
As it is touched by the sun,
Brief glows both,
But quite here now
On this April afternoon.
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Hi Eliana,
I agree with Karin…Also, you expressed this common, but overlooked, experience with such simplicity and elegance.
I’ve copied it because I want to refer to it often, and share it. Thank you.
David
Dear Eliana,
your careful description of “broader experience” is very helpful to find words for what is happening when we allow to get in contact with open space – the natural arising of appreciation. And I really love Ken’s inspiring verses, giving us a feel of appreciation and Love of Knowledge. Thanks to both of you.
Karin