Life becomes a series of inevitable partings- parting from our loved ones, parting from our health and well being, parting from illusion. What sustains us is a closeness with truth- the truth of our existence. The universe seems less chance than purpose. We move in a realm of thoughts and emotions that attract and repel us to the vagaries of self imposed reality. As the mystery of our life unravels we discover not so much our world but ourselves- who we are.
Life is but a shadow- a dream.
Community , communion with others, is what makes us human. The more we isolate and separate ourselves from others the less human we become and the more difficult it is to sustain ourselves and find meaning. To deny the existence of something because it is unseen is unwise. Yet in our journey, we need a guide. Preferably one that guides us without telling us- one that allows us the fruits of self discovery, the pain of failure and loss, yet envelopes us in love.