Perspectivision

Listening to Jon Kabat-Zinn’s latest audiobook the first time was uneventful. It wasn’t until earlier today when I was able to draw some parallels and make real connections to his words. So, was I not as ready the first time around or does it take a repeat dose of the profundity of the work that the meaning finally took root.

I often think of knowledge as a metaphor of a tree. There is no tree without a seed and there is no seed without the tree. Sort of a chicken and the egg conundrum, knowledge operates from a more base realization. The idea is that it’s existence is variable and based on one’s perception.

The tree of knowledge does not prosper without water. Every ounce of study can be viewed as books and manuscripts supporting the tree analogy. Every word is a leaf in the vast landscape. Today, I pay more attention to the mental clarity of perception and knowledge. I choose that which is mindful and realize that, in Kabat-Zinn’s words, if I am breathing, I am at the very least, more positive than not.