“I vow to relieve the suffering of all sentient beings.” ~The Vow of Kwan Yin

But Kwan Yin and all sentient beings are inside of me. This struck me as I sat down to silence my thoughts. American politics is up for grabs and I have had great fears about our nation’s future. But if all sentient beings are inside of me, that gives me a lot of wiggle room. In fact, I have the entire inner universe to dance around with.

I can dance with everyone, no matter how they affect me. “And they shall turn their swords into plowshares.” Oh, now I get it—Jesus and Kwan Yin are inside of me. But so is Donald Trump and the Loch Ness monster!

Things and people that used to make my blood boil are also within me, as is the Kingdom of Heaven. This reconciles all the opposites. We are one with everything.

My son is cooking supper and I am sitting in the dining room typing. Or I am able to rise above the opposites?

I will, of course, forget this amazing insight in 60 seconds or less. So what? I know it right now and time itself is inside of me.

Something smells delicious, so I will take my leave of you. Or will I? Giggle.

Vicki Woodyard