Membrane
June 9th, 2010 → 4:01 pm @ Tom
Membrane defined: “Biology: A thin, pliable layer of tissue covering surfaces or separating or connecting regions, structures, or organs of an animal or plant. Chemistry: A thin sheet of natural or synthetic material that is permeable to substances in solution.”
What is the self? Big question. One way to perceive the self is as a membrane, with porous qualities allowing a two way exchange of energy from outer to inner, and from inner to outer.
The membrane has its concerns and quirks. Why be overly concerned with getting rid of them? Many have found that a direct frontal assault on imperfections does not work, and can in fact cause them to multiply.
Wholeness includes the eternal and the temporary. Touch the eternal, and the imperfections of the temporary membrane pose no concerns; however, to hunt down the quirks and imperfections is an indirect way to make a “god” out of them. It generates conflict that scars and solidifies the membrane, thus obstructing the touch of the eternal.
The membrane, no longer trying to perfect the temporary and “enlighten” it, turns instead to allowing more space and openness. The energy now flowing through has built in charm and lots of rejuvenating pep.
By Tom Russell
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