High Country Haiku
What is a Haiku?
A Haiku is an unrhymed poem of three lines containing 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively, typically epigrammatic or suggestive, referring in some way to nature or the seasons of the year. Simplicity - wrapped around a deeper meaning.
What is the path to enlightenment?
Ah, grasshopper, that is indeed a question for each of us to ponder. The path to enlightenment lies all around us, but in the complexity of modern times, the road less traveled by remains obscured. Listening for the resonance of the elusive harmonic tenor of the universe, the divine rhythm of nature can be as difficult to discern as trying to distinguish the forest among the trees. Our chaotic world has become a blur; the speed at which we live our lives is spiraling out of control. Maybe we just need to slow down to ascertain a fresh perspective. There is a Zen Proverb that encapsulates this concept: “Before enlightenment; chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood and carry water.”
How can I find the path?
Choose to live deliberately, live in the now… each day, each hour, each moment. Open your mind and experience the infinite beauty of our natural world. The path to enlightenment waits patiently, accessible for all who seek it. This life is a journey, not a destination. I trust you will enjoy the ride.
A Haiku is an unrhymed poem of three lines containing 5, 7, and 5 syllables respectively, typically epigrammatic or suggestive, referring in some way to nature or the seasons of the year. Simplicity - wrapped around a deeper meaning.
What is the path to enlightenment?
Ah, grasshopper, that is indeed a question for each of us to ponder. The path to enlightenment lies all around us, but in the complexity of modern times, the road less traveled by remains obscured. Listening for the resonance of the elusive harmonic tenor of the universe, the divine rhythm of nature can be as difficult to discern as trying to distinguish the forest among the trees. Our chaotic world has become a blur; the speed at which we live our lives is spiraling out of control. Maybe we just need to slow down to ascertain a fresh perspective. There is a Zen Proverb that encapsulates this concept: “Before enlightenment; chop wood and carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood and carry water.”
How can I find the path?
Choose to live deliberately, live in the now… each day, each hour, each moment. Open your mind and experience the infinite beauty of our natural world. The path to enlightenment waits patiently, accessible for all who seek it. This life is a journey, not a destination. I trust you will enjoy the ride.
Photography © 2012 Gary Wayne Clark. All rights reserved.