I guess I pondered both. I spent one afternoon going around the grounds just looking at the leaves. It is a wonderful way to allow the mind to rest, for the difficult work ahead.
I keep coming back to look at this image. But in one of my flights of fancy, noticed the resemblance to a really well built Swamp Thang. Now that's all I can see. So much for the lofty and high minded visions.
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Date: 2003-11-25 06:02 am (UTC)have you been pondering the big picture or the small details (at the retreat)?
i would love to do a retreat. it won't be possible for a few months yet....i'll just have to stick to my afternoon sky meditation until then.
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Date: 2003-11-25 12:45 pm (UTC)What retreat house are you at?
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Date: 2003-11-25 12:49 pm (UTC)I was at a place called Christ The King, in Citrus Heights, north of Sacramento. It is a beautiful place, and very peaceful.