BLUE - REFLECTIONS

“Grandfather, why is the sky BLUE?”

“My child, the sky is blue because it is a reflection of the water below.”

“Grandfather, then why is the water blue?”

“My child, the water is blue because it is a reflection of the sky above.”

“I do not understand, Grandfather.”

“Look at the sky. What do you see?”

“There is one sky stretching as far as I can see, Grandfather.”

“Yes. It matters not where upon the Earth we stand. The sky extends unbroken as far as we can see…. and even beyond that.

“Look at the water. What do you see?”

“There are many waters, Grandfather, and they are all different.”

“Yes. Some are very tiny and thread their way almost unnoticed. Others are very large and command your attention.

“Some are like mighty thunder and can be heard from afar. Others are quiet and you hear them not.

“Some are so deep they extend to the very heart of the Earth. Others are so shallow they live only on the surface of the Earth.

“Some are so clear you can see all that is in them. Others are so dark you can see nothing at all.

“Some travel with the lightness and joy of youth. Others travel with the dignity of age.

“Yes. There are, indeed, many waters.

“So, my child, just as there is one sky, so is there One Creator who extends throughout the Universe … and even beyond that.

But, the Creator is not separate from the Creations, nor are the Creations separate from the Creator …
Rather, they are reflections of each other. So, what One is that also is the Other.”

Niagara Falls

CHALLENGE
Find an example for each
of the waters mentioned.
“Some are like mighty thunder
and can be heard from afar.”
“Others are so shallow they live
only on the surface.”

Everglades Solution Holes

BENT NAILS PUZZLE
Both pieces are identical.
Creator and Creations are reflections
of each other.
“So, what One is, that also is the Other.”

SOLVING THE PUZZLE
Separate the nails.
Then restore to original position.
Gentleness is the key.
No force is required.
Enjoy the journey (solving),
as well as the destination (solution).

Water and Words
Truly amazing! Cut a package of lettuce to have salads for several days, needing to only add toppings. Usually within a few days, there is discoloration. This time said a blessing of thanksgiving for the gift of the lettuce. The picture shown at the end of the Water and Words Blog is the condition of the lettuce after more than a week.

Make a Rainstick