The French have a cool expression for the post-orgasmic bliss state - le petit mort - the little death. Yes, for a short moment you step outside of yourself during the climax, the "I" disconnects and a cosmic peace takes over. Alas, before you know it the "I" is back.
I would describe the Power of Now in exactly the same way. Life allows you to step outside of yourself all the time. Words cease in your head as you truly listen; the "I" surrenders to life and you suddenly realize that God flows through you. You are God and a nobody at the same time, a leader and a follower, a voice and an ear. Enlightenment comes when you stop looking for it.
Describing the Tao is a paradox, yet walking the Way is really not that hard to do. Open up to life and merge with it and "le petit mort" will be with you wherever you go.
By Christian
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