AT PEACE

I am no longer concerned about a "breakthrough." I believe the timing is different for everyone. When it comes it comes. I am not concerned if it comes or if it does not come. I am less anxious about this as I grow older.

I like a brief story in Wei Wu Wei's book, "Ask the Awakened." I quote from his book:

"As far back as Chuang-tse we find the story of the old monk who, in despair of knowing enlightenment before he died, went to see Lao-tse. On arrival Lao-tse came out to meet him, welcomed him, but told him to leave his followers and his baggage outside the gate, for otherwise he would not be admitted. The old man had no followers, and no baggage, but he understood, went in and found his fulfillment."

That is why it is often called The Negative Way. We have to unlearn many things and come with the beginner's mind. Sitting in Silence I believe also helps to clear the mind.

While it would be nice to have a guru to show us the way, that is not always possible. We must be at peace and trust things to work out.