Albert Herdianto Widjojo
Some of the most powerful things when looking at the rain contemplatively are to notice the puddles, the splashing of water when raindrops fall in the puddle, and the reflections that appear on the surface.
I’m sure you all know that a lot of leadership principles, wisdom, or other teachings come from the nature of water. But still, the wisdom is still always interesting to contemplate, especially in the rain.
As we know, water is always looking for a low or empty place, and that’s where it gets stagnant. In the puddle, whether mossy, muddy or clean, whatever is reflected on the surface will be the same and clear. However water splashed, or rippled, the reflection would only shake, dance as the droplets came and always came back to normal.
How fascinating it is. There we find proof of love, the proof of the clear soul that is not affected by the dirtiness or ripples by the situation. As the water searches for an empty and low place, so does Love. Those who are humble are always filled with love. The more depth, breadth, or empty the more love abundance. Just as the Water runs from the top of the mountain to the lake and into the sea, so will the love of abandoning the height of egoism and arrogance.
For Love is the soul, and the soul is love, the soul will remain in its place and will remain clear even though the person who is occupied by is muddy. The clear Soul keeps reflecting the beautiful light as it is, despite dancing along the ripples by storm and tempest shocks.
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This is wonderful! Great post!
Thank you so much for your kind comment, Branka
Powerful thoughts once again, and thank you for sharing them. You are an inspiration!
My oh my… That’s a very high praise, and too beautiful to be accepted. So, pray for me not to be arrogant after receiving it.
You always seem to top your previous post. I can’t give you an A. What is higher than an A lol? I know a stack of A’s lol. Your posts are great, they help us all grow with much wisdom.
In fact, I am not trying to increase or decrease the quality of my ideas, upon myself, or especially onto others. Hahayyy…
O my friend, I can accept any score from you, A or B even z, who knows one day all the collection will be my painting or something.
Just saying what we all know, that all your pieces are a work of art. Your poems, etc teach us many things.
Uuuff… Thank you so much. That is a very high praise, pray for me not to be arrogant after receiving it.
The picture is awesome Albert, the reflection of love in the world even better. The peace I find in the rain is the fact that I don’t have to go out into the world in the rain. 🙂
Thank you, Doc. We know with certainty that the sun, the moon or whatever reflected by the water surface is not affected by the quality of the water itself, and that is the real form of love.
Well, generally we’re just willing to get wet when we’re ready or want it, right?
I wonder sometimes if life isn’t about measuring the moments we are ready to get web…
With the vastness of all aspects of life in our own self, the “measure of readiness to get wet” is a great and important coverage within.
True master, rrue. then comes only the question of murky the water as you decide to get wet!
May we all be able to overcome all our fear and aversion so that we are always ready to get wet. I myself was wet and kept ready for wetter… How was that, could I?
Hahaha…
This is wonderful! Great post!
I must be grateful for any reason of your appreciation, Ellie. It comes from love.
Great way to think of things, and great photo!
Thanks a lot, Mommy. Glad you like it
I knew love was in the air, but didn’t stop to consider it might be in a puddle, too…
Hahaha… Yep. Feelings only exist in mind, but Love is everywhere, man.
I should’ve known better…
You even answer for love, whether consciously or not… Hehayy…
If love is everywhere, why isn’t there enough to go around?
I don’t blame anyone who does not see or feel the presence of love everywhere. Maybe they are too full or too high so love does not come.
Hah. Everyone is accountable…
Should be so, unfortunately, not everyone is aware of it…
They will be held accountable regardless. Ignorance of the law is no excuse…
Don’t bother with the idea to lead, but just to do…
Your actions speak louder than words; out here we call it leading by example. I’ve heard the term used at every job I’ve ever had…
And we can not do anything for them all, right? Well, at least I share the view, the rest…
How can we do anything for anyone? We are accountable for ourselves…
That’s right, brother… That’s right…
Lead by example? I don’t know, just do your best
Yes, I understand that term. I also use it for leadership training or corporate culture. In this context, I just want to say that “to do” or “to love” must be free from any conditions.
I agree that your motives should be pure, but whatever your motives they will still be an example to others regardless. One man’s response is another man’s stimulus…
I agree. A person’s impressive attitude and actions will be an example for others.
The same can be said for their bad attitudes and habits
So true! Any character, any behavior, always has followers
Sometimes that’s a good thing, and sometimes it is quite the opposite…
That is our life that is like a coin with two sides, as well as where we are with the day and night.
we are just a study in dualities…
Exactly, my friend. That’s what I often write on various occasions and point of view though it may be boring for many people.
Well, you haven’t bored me yet so you’re doing something right
It’s good to say honestly, and thanks.
If you keep up the good work, that’s all the thanks I need…
We must always be clear in the speeches. And tell the truth, not talk about people’s sponge. And I believe like you both that the soul does not die.
I agree, Elenka. Be clear in everything as our eternal soul…
Our souls never die. Do you believe?
I do believe, even more than believe!
That is a strong one I have to believe in, so I can connect with Dustin again.. one day.
If you experience, you will be more than belief.