Walking the room

October 4, 2017

I finally realized... When Dhruba told me about the difference between someone telling you a room is 20x20 and your actual walking in the room-- feeling the space by being in it, experiencing it yourself.

And I finally got it; I see it: This whole life journey is about feeling the space within myself. Me, alone, barefoot. No bells and whistles. Not my parents telling me how I should be, or a teacher, or even a self-help book on Enlightenment. The knowing within oneself can only come from the deepening within. The sinking into the rootedness of Self, while reaching thetruest North.

Life is about the journey. It's about walking the room. It's about seeing for yourself what works and what doesn't. We all got our karma. Some of us came into this world with a breathtaking view and marble floors, while others of us have one window, one lamp, and a mat. But the key is to follow that light, open the window, and unstick it if it's jammed. It's about nourishing yourself with a wholesome meal, keeping your room clean-- free of cobwebs and rodents, and being mindful of neighbors who may want to sell you their latest thoughts. It's knowing your room so intimately and lovingly that you always have a place to come home to.

See to it the fire is always lit, the stove working, and the water clean. And once you know your home inside and out, you can slowly invite others in. Make extra tea. And they will flock to your doorstep thirsty for Truth. And you may come and go as you please, as long as you remember your key. You will always have a home; you will always have a space to be.