Crazy Connection

These can be two separate descriptions...crazy or connected. One, the other or both. I guess it depends upon your definition, the day, the situation, the weather, etc.

I write and talk a lot about my 'downloads'; conversations with nature and receiving answers to my questions on the trail. Does this make me crazy or am I simply connected in an unusual way? Do you talk to your dog, cat, your bird? What about your plants? Maybe the words aren't audible, but I'm betting you "think" to them as you feed, pet or water. Do you pray, ask for guidance while gazing toward the sky or maybe on your knees? You're likely hoping for an answer, yes? That feeling you get sometimes, the intuition, gut reaction, clarity. Something you just know, but can't explain why or how. You just know.

The label is not 'crazy', it's connected. The voices aren't heard out loud (at least not in my case). Felt and perceived from within, our center, our heart. Nothing wishy-washy or unclear; these are statements, solid guidance...answers. When you are listening, the wisdom is bestowed. When you are listening. This means you must be quiet. I know, this is not the easiest part, but stick with me on this one.

We cannot demand answers or impart our expectations. Response is received when I'm open and sincere in my search. The invitation must be sent with love, respect and reverence to the source of wisdom we are seeking.

The very minute I get cocky is the same moment the door is shut. I am the student, the one who's asking to learn and when I forget this, all conversation is halted. Silence. Crickets. I'm not listening.

We all belong in this classroom. Not one of us knows everything. Those people that claim they have all the answers? It just shows how lost they are and how desperately they need to enroll in this school. We all cross paths with the 'know-it-alls' and possibly I've stepped in and out of this tricky notion myself. The more I know, the less I understand. Such a tremendous reminder to stay hungry for knowledge, learning and discovery.

The more I ask, the more I receive, the more I learn, the more questions I have. You see there is no end, we are never complete. Our journey is expansion and there are no diplomas given because the lessons never end.

Developing a strong connection means spending time in stillness with God, Source, Creation. A practice that gets equally harder and easier at the same time. The deeper you go, the deeper you go.

When I remember that everything in this world, this universe, is alive and connected, then life is full of endless conversation, laughter and exchanges. A funny thing happens when you spend time on the trail in silence without a screen or other distractions. You realize you could never, ever, be alone. I often choose solitude and this serves to deepen my connection to the beauty and diversity of life dancing and surrounding me. Trees, birds, rocks, mountains, streams, bears, wind, moss, slugs. Each participating in the expression of life and they all have stories to share.

Inanimate objects do not exist. There is no such thing. Described as something not living and not moving, this defies the nature of All; a universal law of motion. Objects are matter. Matter is made up of particles and particles are always moving. Energy, motion, vibration. My pen, the paper, this chair. All made of moving particles.

So whether I talk to my dog, listen to the trees or say good morning to the birds, I'm crazy connected. We're all in this together. Honor and show respect toward All and All will reflect your thoughts and actions straight back at you.

Take some time to think about how you've received answers, guidance, wisdom. Where did it come from? Can you build a relationship with this Source and connect on a more regular basis? Can you see value in allowing more of this collaboration into your life? If the answer is yes, all you have to do is ask.

You're never alone. You are deeply loved. This I know is true.