Swimming with Reality

When I identified with intellectuals, I thought that life and its situations were adequately handled by juggling a couple of variables. For the most part, things worked out. But even if we covered most of the bases, and lined up most of the ducks, occasionally a few loose strands tended to get tangled up and our intentions were misinterpreted, perceptions were faulty, and we missed nuisances of seemingly trifling significance, that inevitably resulted in minor disasters. It’s hard to be perfect in this world and probably not possible.

The popular view of being with reality is learning how to dance with it. I think the best analogy is swimming with it, because when you’re swimming resistance is everywhere.

You don’t have to be swimming constantly. Floating, relaxing, letting go completely will rejuvenate and regenerate, while still aware of the pulse of life beneath.