Understanding.

13,14 July, 2010

I titled this "Understanding", I could have easily titled it "Playing around with woodworking metaphors."  

I get it.


Finally, it makes some sense.  Some being the most one should hope for.


It's either right, or it isn't.  You cannot make it right.  You cannot make it fit.  


This is not a job for a hammer.  There are no nails here.


You try to make it fit - you bend it, you shave it, you force it.  All you are doing is causing damage.


Stop.  Accept.  Appreciate things for what they can be - don't worry about what they should be.  Stop.  Accept.  Appreciate.  Repeat.


It happens on its own.  Pieces fall into place.  No hammer, no plane, no spokeshave.  


Measure and weigh all you want, no alterations are necessary.  

It's right there.  It's in front of you.  You don't even have to reach for it, you just have to see it.  It will be reaching for you.

See it.  Embrace it  

You will wonder.  You will question.  You will be filled with disbelief.

Trust.  Put away fear.  Relax.