Spiritual practices are after all practice, preparations for transition.
Sometime they're presumed to be just extracurricular activities complimenting life.
But the more pursued the more the mix changes. Eventually life becomes the accessory supplying fuel for awakening's work, providing grist for the consciousness mill.
Initial practice is like a boat floating downriver until discovering greater depths.
Then the underlying current intensifies, becomes more noticeable.
Sooner or later both practice and current go over a waterfall's edge into free fall.
Cherished dreams, hopes and fears, are dashed on the rocks below.
This shock of awakening clears the air, opens mind's spaciousness, fills a knowing heart.
