DAILY Second of three Breaths on connection. Last week I wrote of maintaining the dynamic center as we connect new and old. This week it’s about seeing the dots, for how we perceive something changes our capacity to do something about it. Last night I watched a show on mathematical fractals. Not knowing the first thing on the subject, I was fascinated by the concept, but more than that was hearing someone’s ability to see something entirely new, to call a vision into being from a totally unknown place. It fits with the concept, ‘when we are ready the teacher appears.’ So how do we make ourselves ready for new visions, new teachers? How do we not let our eyes only travel old ruts? How do we beckon new dots to take us on unknown paths of connection? We are in a world of infinite possibilities and connection. It’s part of our malaise, too many dots, too much choice, too little time for profound consideration, The noise and tumult, the unrelenting assault on the senses make connecting the dots we need and desire very difficult. Because my mind is fractal-full, I’m turning to nature for answers because that is what the fractal masters saw. Benoit Mandelbrot, who originated the concept, perceived that the mathematical equations impeccably imitated nature. Spider’s webs are some of the strongest, most delicate constructs known. Their tensile power can carry enormous weight and opposition. They are fractals. The heart is like that in its ability to carry huge loads, yet remain delicately poised, beating its perfectly imperfect rhythm…. it is also a fractal equation. Perhaps when we see from the heart, when we hold polarities delicately, with the flexibility of non-judgment, and maintain the powerful muscle required to stay on course we possess the possibility to stay well-connected? What in nature… Read more »
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