"When we are alone on a starlit night, when by chance we see the migrating birds in autumn
descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when
they are really children, when we know love in our own hearts; or when, like the Japanese
poet, Basho, we hear an old frog land in a quiet pond with a solitary splash - at such times
the awakening, the turning inside out of all values, the "newness," the emptiness and the purity
of vision that make themselves evident, all these provide a glimpse of the cosmic dance."
descending on a grove of junipers to rest and eat; when we see children in a moment when
they are really children, when we know love in our own hearts; or when, like the Japanese
poet, Basho, we hear an old frog land in a quiet pond with a solitary splash - at such times
the awakening, the turning inside out of all values, the "newness," the emptiness and the purity
of vision that make themselves evident, all these provide a glimpse of the cosmic dance."
- Thomas Merton -
This week’s end of the week smile is an adorable photo of a father and child...
Awww, shucks...
It's the Lion King all over again!
ReplyDeleteGreat quote! And a very telling photo! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteJim
Awww... The Circle of Life :)
ReplyDeleteOh the cute is killing me!
ReplyDeleteI really, really love this quote by Thomas Merton.
ReplyDeleteWe have a monastery here in our county that was founded by the monks from Kentucky, the same place that he came from...I hope that he visited here at least once.
@Debra: It sure is!
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@Jim: I always love a good quote. Have a great weekend, too!
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@Jane: Yup. The great big circle of life!
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@LaelShine: I know! It's just too sweet.
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@Kay: That is so cool! I should look up some information and learn about him.