Random Musings at 3

Building Bridges. I realize that no matter how hard I try, I, perhaps, will not get used to this saying hello and goodbye bit. What to do, when all of life is a matter of moving on and chasing after waves that never stay in place.

Sitting on a beautiful house fronting a gorgeous river in Bicol recently, I thought all about this moving on constantly. I thought to have peace, one needed to remain very still... I believe that works, as it is the traditional view of peace.

But I've discovered as well that to be at peace is not necessarily to remain on a stand still but to continue on its journey...in its comings and goings...gently, silently, letting go of the things that were and pushing onwards...simply put, moving on.

It's difficult for me as I get easily attached to people and so I must learn how not to, and still be a bridge, connecting people, providing that stable platform upon which changes underneath (sometimes turbulent, sometimes peaceful) must come through...

How does one listen to differing views and still remain intact at the core?

How does one remain true to himself, and still manage to adapt to change?

Are you and I strong enough to remain as we are and still embrace the world and all its disparities... How do we remember who we are and not get lost and yet continue to evolve?



Lost in Translation. There are music that make you want to write. Ikebana by Kevin Shields is one of them. I love the tones that remind me of waves that keep moving on for some reason. It makes me think of movement and a beautiful music in which to write. Which makes me wish I knew how to play the piano. I've always found myself wanting to play. I wished I paid attention when I was younger and someone did want to teach me... Musicians, they paint the world with tones whereas writers paint the world with words.

I am very hungry at the moment but if music were food, I would be full and it would be enough. What lies ahead, one wonders? Will I be wandering more and more each year. How does one meet new people and not get attached to them? If life were predetermined then one just have to go with the flow? without thinking? without needing to plan? but what is life without choices? or knowing the consequences of your actions or choosing to do the right thing in a given circumstance that has plenty of alternatives? What is the right thing? I believe that there are absolute truths which in the world's language means laws and principles that govern our actions like a formidable lighthouse that guides boats and ships at sea. There are truths that govern science, born out of years and years of research and proven to be true until another discovery comes along...where does it end...yet there are such truths that are very simple that escape our grasp... what would we give to have that simple faith and trust of a child...anything is possible to one who believes.