Friday, June 03, 2011

"Now Is The Time..."



"If there's something special you want to do, now is the time... If you want to make a difference in the world, now is the time. Don't be fooled into thinking you should wait until you are older or wiser or more secure - because it doesn't work that way. The wisdom will come. The security will come. But first you must begin your adventure." R. Atchison

An alpine start under a very full moon. Beginning a journey towards an unknown mountain. Anticipation, excitement, and such shared commitment within our new beginnings. Can there be anything else, quite like our adventures... Now was the time... DSD


My appreciation to Ron Atchison from 'Inspiration Peak' for this wonderful musing.


4 comments:

Alexandra said...

How fitting to read your post of today as I prepare to set out on a new adventure tomorrow which I am excited about!

Jeff said...

The devotee knelt to be initiated into discipleship. The guru whispered the sacred mantra into his ear, warning him not to reveal it to anyone.

"What will happen if I do?" asked the devotee.

Said the guru, "Anyone you reveal the mantra to will be liberated from the bondage of ignorance and suffering, but you yourself will be excluded from discipleship and suffer damnation."

No sooner had he heard those words than the devotee rushed to the marketplace, collected a large crowd around him, and repeated the sacred mantra for all to hear.

The disciples later reported this to the guru and demanded that the man be expelled from the monastery for his disobedience.

The guru smiled and said, "He has no need of anything I can teach. His action has shown him to be a guru in his own right."

The Heart of the Enlightened, Anthony de Mello

Unknown said...

Wonderful anecdote and story Jeff. Thanks for that. Hope your adventures are unfolding well!
DSD

Barry said...

Over the years, the time I have spent in the mountains has taught me the simplest pleasures in life are the most valuable if you have the determination to find and recognize them. It is a subtle message which nature has to deliver with the occasional character builder as a reminder of who is definitely in charge. Excellent article, D. Simple and powerful. You might share my interest in a Canadian Company called 'Simple Truths'. http://www.simpletruths.com/