09-02-2009, 07:20 PM
The metaphor of the tree
People often ask me what is the meaning of meditating and, what is to be 'gained' from meditation?
I would like to answer by the metaphor of the tree, maybe because we are not so much different from trees in some aspects (at least regarding life, evolution and growing).
Think about the manner and rhythm in which a tree grows and develops its roots and branches, how trees grow roots under the ground, roots unseen from the outer world.
They would first grow these roots in order to feed, sustain and give support to the future growth and expansion of their branches.
Once the unseen system of roots is well stretched, strengthened and established, they would only then grow branches proportionally to the extent and vigor of the net of roots. The roots are occupying underneath the same volume than the volume of the branches above ground, in a perfect balanced system.
While the process of growing roots is hidden, the one of growing branches is for all to see and to bear flowers and fruits. However, the roots are the supporting strength of the whole tree.
It is a bit similar when we meditate in the sense that in meditation, we grow inwardly in a kind of inner expansion unseen from the world of illusion and not very dissimilarly to the root system of trees.
Then, once our inner growth is strong enough, it quite naturally gives support to our life and starts manifesting in the outside world of illusion in a natural manner, as a normal continuation and a necessary manifestation of our evolutionary process.
Hence goes the say: ''By their fruits, you will recognize them!''
There is much to learn from our beautiful nature and, especially about Love and Light,
Living the Law of One,
much love to all,
W.
(P.S.: If you think that this posting should go somewhere else in the forum, you are welcome to change its location. Maybe we could start a thread about the benefits of meditation because, it could be interesting to share about meditation. Ra mentions it a lot and, so does Qu'o. I do not know yet how to start a new thread though. And there is so much here in the forum that I have not read yet. If there is such a thread, I may not know it yet. Thanks
)
People often ask me what is the meaning of meditating and, what is to be 'gained' from meditation?
I would like to answer by the metaphor of the tree, maybe because we are not so much different from trees in some aspects (at least regarding life, evolution and growing).
Think about the manner and rhythm in which a tree grows and develops its roots and branches, how trees grow roots under the ground, roots unseen from the outer world.
They would first grow these roots in order to feed, sustain and give support to the future growth and expansion of their branches.
Once the unseen system of roots is well stretched, strengthened and established, they would only then grow branches proportionally to the extent and vigor of the net of roots. The roots are occupying underneath the same volume than the volume of the branches above ground, in a perfect balanced system.
While the process of growing roots is hidden, the one of growing branches is for all to see and to bear flowers and fruits. However, the roots are the supporting strength of the whole tree.
It is a bit similar when we meditate in the sense that in meditation, we grow inwardly in a kind of inner expansion unseen from the world of illusion and not very dissimilarly to the root system of trees.
Then, once our inner growth is strong enough, it quite naturally gives support to our life and starts manifesting in the outside world of illusion in a natural manner, as a normal continuation and a necessary manifestation of our evolutionary process.
Hence goes the say: ''By their fruits, you will recognize them!''
There is much to learn from our beautiful nature and, especially about Love and Light,
Living the Law of One,
much love to all,
W.
(P.S.: If you think that this posting should go somewhere else in the forum, you are welcome to change its location. Maybe we could start a thread about the benefits of meditation because, it could be interesting to share about meditation. Ra mentions it a lot and, so does Qu'o. I do not know yet how to start a new thread though. And there is so much here in the forum that I have not read yet. If there is such a thread, I may not know it yet. Thanks
)