I remember my mother saying…if you want to know where you are, look around and there you are. I also remember her saying...if you want to know what the weather is, open the door and stick your head out. I thought of this as I read my daily Zen calendar quote.
This one is from Jon Kabat-Zinn who, among other things, wrote the book “Wherever You Go, There You Are.”
When it comes right down to it, wherever you go, there you are. Whatever you wind up doing, that’s what you’ve wound up doing. Whatever you are thinking right now, that’s what’s on your mind. Whatever happened to you, it has already happened…Like it or not, this moment is all we really have to work with.
Kabat-Zinn published the first edition of this book in 1994. I can tell you for certain that those quotes from my mother were spoken many years before 1994. She hasn’t written a book…yet. She still may. She is only 85 years young.
The point I am making…besides the wisdom in all of this…is that we each have an innate ability to recognize the truth of how life is and how life works. We don’t need more classes, or certifications or college degrees. We know the truth by being observant, staying curious and trusting the Divine, the Presence, God, as our guide.
My mother is also known to have said…if someone gets just one number wrong trying to telephone you…at least it should end up in the same neighborhood and your neighbor can let them know the right number…back when you could dial five numbers from a land line. I’m not sure what to think about this one. My mother also has a great sense of humor!
With great love for my mum.
Paula
