“People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth. Every day we are engaged in a miracle which we don't even recognize: a blue sky, white clouds, green leaves, the black, curious eyes of a child -- our own two eyes. All is a miracle.”
--Thich Nhat Hanh
When I was meditating one day, full of despair, I got a very precise message from Source, a course correction to take in the form of writing and practices, a map of steps that would lead me to balance. One of those practices is to spend 15 minutes a day, walking around, gazing at individual objects or beings I'm surrounded by and saying to myself "I see you...".
How often do we race through our days, not noticing or seeing those that share our space? Doing this practice invites us to be present for our own lives, to really see what is around us in every direction. This practice slows me down, my thoughts become focused and my body calm. I touch into my connection with all of life and once again feel a deep sense of gratitude for my own life here.
Today, I thought I'd share with you some of todays "I see you..."
I see you, Sophie...
I see you, Katie...
I see you tire track, grass, leaves, and mud...
I see you bare bones trees...
I see you driveway...
I see you rock wall
I see you fallen leaves...
I see you pine trees...
I see you trees/woodpile...
I see you fire, wood...
I see you smoke, coming from our stove pipes...
I see you Buddha statue, sitting in the corner...
I see you journal page in-progress...
I see you Great Mystery, in everything...
What do you see around you in your own precious life?
i see a beautiful year unfolding. there will be magic and art and glitter and a move to oregon! i see keeping my word "focus" close at hand to keep reminding me to do just that. i see art fest! i see misty and katie (almost)! thank you for this beautiful post and for reminding me "to see". xoxo
Posted by: carlanda williamson | January 06, 2012 at 01:24 PM
thank you for this wonderful post, katie.
Posted by: Tricia Scott | January 06, 2012 at 01:31 PM
Beautiful sentiments. Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Kim Rae Nugent | January 06, 2012 at 01:41 PM
This reminded me of my sister who was blind. She would put her hand out and say "Let me see". Thank you for the reminder Katie and happy new year to you. xo
Posted by: Bridgette | January 06, 2012 at 01:44 PM
PS Happy happy joyful new year to you.
Gxx
Posted by: Serinissima | January 06, 2012 at 01:59 PM
A little hard to see anything with these tears in my eye's. Beautiful, heartfelt post dear Katie!
Posted by: lorraine lewis | January 06, 2012 at 02:25 PM
This is so beautiful, Katie and a reminder to slow down and take it all in. I know I rush around so much that I forget to see what's wonderful in my life. Thank you for the reminder to slow down and see and be grateful!!
Posted by: Jackie | January 06, 2012 at 02:37 PM
I used to be able to see the world like that. It was when my heart was wide open. I wish I could do it again. Maybe some day, huh?
Posted by: A Facebook User | January 06, 2012 at 04:37 PM
i. love. this. post. i see YOU. thank you.
Posted by: hali | January 06, 2012 at 04:41 PM
oh katie. your energy is pure, your direction true. you are a great teacher and whether you mean for it or not we will follow you ...
Posted by: Judy Wise | January 06, 2012 at 04:45 PM
I LOVE this!!!! I am going to start practicing this!!! I just really love this idea.....what a fantastic way to SEE.
Posted by: Celia | January 06, 2012 at 04:51 PM
Beautiful post Katie...
Once I saw a fly trying to free itself from a water filled bottle cap!
I imagined myself as the fly
When I saw it trying to struggle free, I imagined myself in the middle of the ocean, not able to swim, and struggling to stay on the surface.
Oh it's so nice to share this with someone who would understand. I also wrote a poem about it.
Thank you xox
Posted by: Mariette | January 06, 2012 at 05:09 PM
I failed to mention that I did set the fly free, and it went buzzing to distant lands.;-)
Posted by: Mariette | January 06, 2012 at 05:10 PM
It is great to see YOU back here on your blog! Love the photos!
Posted by: Janine | January 06, 2012 at 06:02 PM
such a good reminder. thank you!
Posted by: melinda | January 06, 2012 at 07:53 PM
Happy new year dear heart teacher. I love your posts as they came from your heart and always touched me deeply. I will start now doing your exercise and see my wonderful"garfield" cat! In your journal in progress inside the boat there's a bit of portugal...porto coimbra are cities where i come from. how strange love it!!!! wish you the very best and am waiting for your next online course.xo
Posted by: alexcastroferreira | January 07, 2012 at 01:50 AM
i believe that is what we all seek, to be seen, to be loved. sharing this sight, this love with our world is good for our spirit. i see you beautiful girl and i send you big love. xo!
Posted by: Kelly Snelling | January 10, 2012 at 12:52 PM