To Move Forward, Go Backward

There I stood...bundled up in layers of clothing... to begin my journey. As I began to walk down my path...I took off my overcoat... as I discovered the sun kept me warm enough. As I continued down my path...I discovered I no longer needed my hat... as the breeze felt nice blowing through my hair. As I continued down my path...I discovered I no longer needed my shoes and socks...as the grass was padding enough for my feet... and on I went. As I continued on my journey...I discovered I no longer needed my heavy backpack...which was full of " things" I was sure I would need along the way. I knelt by a clear stream and got a cool drink... also eating some fresh blackberries... that grew wild along the stream. To really learn...I needed to unlearn things I was taught. The more layers I removed... the warmer the sun felt upon my skin. The more silent I was...the more I heard nature speak. The more I let go of old ways... the more free I became... the more I am a part of all...instead of set apart from all. P.R. Deremer