I am waiting, yet experience continues. If I am present I am able to see the beauty in-spite of the constant reminders that humanity is struggling, as I am, to understand its place in the universe. I am on a journey. Today, I am here surrounded by newly planted rice fields that create a sea of green. Traffic is constantly going by as I am at a busy intersection with highway 99 north of Sacramento. I did not intentionally choose this spot to spend 5 days. The vehicle I was driving chose this spot by surrendering the bearing for the main idler-pulley without which the vehicle can no longer operate. This occurred at about 5pm on a Friday as most businesses were closing for the weekend that may have been able to provide the part I needed. I called my friend 75 miles north of me where I was ultimately headed. I informed of my situation after which he made inquires. His results were the same as mine - nothing would happen until Monday. Thus began a 3 night stay. Fortunately, I had all I needed to live comfortably. My friend volunteered to get the part and bring it to me which I thought would be the plan.
However, I would soon learn that the solution to my situation would be simpler than I had imagined and I already thought that was good fortune since it could have been much more precarious. After it cooled a bit Saturday evening I took a bike ride only to discover a Catapillar parts and service shop (the type of engine I have) a mile from where I was parked. Wow! I said to myself, the Universe (say God if you like) provides. The realization of this understanding is an unfolding process since we must reprogram ourselves from beliefs that we are in control. This is often not an easy process having been brought up on the importance of self-reliance and similar notions. These ideas regulate our behavior at a sub-conscious level meaning we must learn to operate more from a state of consciousness. It has been said that perhaps 95% of the daily activity is performed at the sub-conscious or unconscious level. From my own experience I do not find this difficult to believe.
It is these experiences that confirm for me the truths that so many now seem to be embracing; that as a species humanity is at a most significant juncture in its long evolutionary process. It is as amazing as the metamorphosis of the caterpillar into the butterfly. The analogy is so apt (I didn't think of it) since the environmental destructiveness that caterpillars can inflict is not unlike the human activities which likewise can be devastating though on a far larger scale. But we are nearly full. Having consumed voraciously we are about to fly. For the caterpillar we might say it is instinct which determines when it attaches itself to a branch and and creates the chrysalis. While there have throughout history been beautiful beings who have shown us the way, it is only now that it is happening on a massive scale. Many point to the role of technology in the worldwide connections being made, and while this is significant it is more than this. The Internet only reflects the interest of those who use it. It is possible to use the Internet a great deal and be unaware that dramatic change is taking place in the world. People are becoming aware by the millions. The idea in Ghandi's famous quote, "be the change you wish to see in the world" is transforming our basic beliefs. We are realizing the power of consciousness and connection. Even mainstream science is on the verge of recognizing these principles. The world is changing.
Though I didn't realize at the time I took the photo, my salvation was in the distance. I believe it may be true that the solution to every problem is only a matter of "seeing" it.
