The Silence of Falling Leaves

The early morning sunlight causes the autumn leaves to glow in their many different shades and hues. The blackbird seems to be assisting the apple tree to prepare for winter as it plucks many leaves from the branches or maybe he is just exposing the ripe fruit?

In self-observation it is interesting to watch how the egoic mind rarely stays in an undisturbed state, and as you continue to observe it, it becomes more silent, yet subtle in its movement between its opinions of like and dislike. The egoic mind acts autonomously to the observer.

We have become a slave to the egoic minds desires, and the psychological action of the mind will want to avoid any silence at all costs. Whatever you seek in this world you will see you are in its opposite. If you seek peace you are in chaos, if you seek love you are in non love, etc. Can you observe this action for yourself?

Is there something which is not a conditioned part of you that can see and act free of the egoic mind? We can go into this world making things nice whilst trying to avoid pain, yet inside we are in conflict. To be free of the egoic minds control we have to be aware of its actions, and observe how it tries to dictate our lives. It has been doing this since childhood, in its endeavour to protect us, but it has not solved the suffering, as individual and global suffering still continues.

Can we be in silence, in an undisturbed state, and act only from the inner promptings that are free of desire? These desires are the traps that keep us ensnared, and there is nowhere to escape to, no place to hide, so be in the moment, as the moment is perfect.

The sun stays low at this time of year and the shadows appear much longer. The light and shade create an ambience that only seems to be there in autumn. The bright colours of the leaves, the fruits and berries on the trees and bushes attract so many birds, creating a kaleidoscope of shapes and sounds. Time for a tea I feel...

Mike Robinson: No.1 Bestselling Author www.mikerobinson.eu.com