The Ripples in the Water - Zen Mind
As I meditated on the ripples that I saw in front my eyes it made me think about our actions and the knock-on effect. I’ve always wondered about the symbolism of the gravel surrounding the rocks in a zen garden and I was intrigued to hear as the monks rake the surface early in the morning they are looking to create the texture of waves in the sand. True artists at work.
Sometimes you hear this saying, “everything is caused by something, and in turn, is cause for something else”, but honestly I never really thought about it much until recently. I think there's something true to be said about living your life in an honest manner and letting the ripples of energy spread out in to the water. Although sometimes it doesn’t feel like it, the actions and contributions of individuals can impact those around us and in turn affect those around them, if that’s positive then we can be hopeful for the future.
Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects. – Dalai Lama
This is part of my Zen Mind series, combining my photography with my thoughts on meditation and life. It’s still an experimental series but I hope you will support my experimentation here on Steemit as a young writer. 🙂
More from my Travels in Japan:
Exploring Naoshima - A Visit to the Lee Ufan Museum
Naoshima - Tadao Ando's Concrete Walls
Exploring Osaka - Inside the TRUCK Furniture Showroom
Exploring Tokyo - Hama Rikyu Gardens
Exploring Tokyo - A Visit to Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
Exploring Kyoto - Tenryuji Temple & Grounds
Exploring Kyoto - A Visit to Fushimi Inari Shrine
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What a beautiful and peaceful post.
I love it.
You are right ~ everything is energy and high vibes ripple outwards creating light and wellbeing.
Each of us has the ability to change our little sphere of the world and influence, for the good, those we meet along our way.
With Love.
xox
Thanks @ldacey-laforge. This is part of my new series, so I hope I can write more in a similar tone :)
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😳 so good @goroshkodo!
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