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Jaime Brandel's avatar

What a beautiful piece of writing. It stirs up those never ending questions... What is this all about... Why are we here? Sometimes I want to find answers, and other times, like watching the unfolding of a magic trick, I'm in awe of the mystery of it all.

Ken Kirby's avatar

Thank you, Jaime. For me, I often have parts who want (or are even demanding) answers while at the exact same time other aspects of me are experiencing awe. What a mystery.

Organic Performance par Anne's avatar

A beautiful and touching essay Ken.

There’s a difference between being alone and wanting solitude.

In both cases and in my experience, the greatest connection of all is the one that I share with the Divine. And this one sits on complete surrender and trust. Almost like a journey you’d take with your eyes covered, relying on experiencing the world from the inside out.

Ken Kirby's avatar

Thank you, Anne. I appreciate the distinction you offer here between being alone and wanting solitude. Will you say more about what prompted that distinction in this context?

I'm glad that you feel connection with the Divine. I expect that what I describe as recognizing, attuning to, and resting in the stillness that cannot be disturbed may be similar.

I continue to find myself exploring and fascinated by the seemingly endless and dynamic layers of my experiences. The more I explore, the less distinction I find between inner and outer.

Organic Performance par Anne's avatar

I have no idea what to answer… I stream write right after reading something… and this is what came up.

Ken Kirby's avatar

I get that. Thank you.