What is it that makes those old Italians so content to work in the olive orchards all their lives. Is it the mysterious fulfillment of all things zen and cosmic? Is it the security of encompassing knowledge and the full appreciation of every working detail of their lives? Or is it the simplicity of the basics covered; family, identity, and the cycle of life before their eyes. Understanding delivers peace, the philosophers generally agree. Being able to relate to the next guy is harmonious, so why is it we limit by nationality, borders, and attitude? Territory, space to propagate, i suppose.. ownership and exclusivity, most likely. We want our individual space and the accompanying certificates of authenticity.
When we become comfortable with owning less, the aggression diminishes, the rage of one dog eating another becomes ludicrous, and the peaceful life becomes more idealized and precious. We are progressively owned less by the maintenance and protection of our depreciating symbols of wealth. Room to move is created by less clutter and we manage to create real estate by subtracting the storage space.
This brings a tangible design of what comes and goes, a more honest assessment of what allows comfort and method and what can be let go as useless and anchored obligation. Happiness is realized as contentment of the continuous now, the flow of the cooperative and helpful. Swimming upstream to spawn sacrifices life to society, trusting the current provides a most beautiful cruise of life's pleasures along your way.
The last and most essential ingredient is Love. Trust the current on this as well. It will wash you to the most splendid shores of understanding and certainty. Timing is everything and being true to oneself will connect the wandering soul to its perfect reflection. Be prepared to soar higher than you ever imagined.
Happiness and Flow
