The River

Just as a river does not continue its flow after discharging into the ocean, so also a person loses all movements after he merges in the Self.
Ramana Maharshi

We are drifting downstream in a beautiful, life-giving river and we are contemplating what it will feel like when we finally merge with the ocean. This is spiritual by-passing! The river sustains fresh-water fish that cannot survive in the ocean. Likewise, we can enjoy our life here and now and serve God that way. God gave us yin to worship as Her manifestation. God gave us children to raise as gods. God gave us friends to horse around with, and a job to express our creativity with. Enlightenment comes when it comes. Let’s welcome Divinity moment by moment.