Objects around us have a centre of gravity, the C.G. For the circle, it's the centre itself, as it is for the square.
Each one of us has our own C.G. where our attention goes, almost involuntarily many a time. This C.G. is influenced by our desires, aspirations, concerns, longings...
It has been my practice to donate blood for many years. Many a time, as the needle is put through my vein, am reminded of the pain, our little son would have faced when he had to be placed on a drip some 23 years back. It is part of .... my C.G.
Having felt the need for it, I have invested a lot of time & energy to nurture & sustain a range of associations. Am grateful for the friendly feel. It's pretty close to .... my C.G.
Given that we often get to appreciate bright stars on a dark night, it's my effort to weigh and balance my own strengths & weaknesses, assets & liabilities, essentially to stay focussed and remain connected to .... my C.G.
There you go again, Raj...making me think!
ReplyDeleteIdea about your fine C.G. Ken is certainly ...."making me think". There is so much zest there. Many thanks.
ReplyDeleteRaj, what wonderful insights! I think we all do have our core experiences, our core reality, which we return to like an eagle to its nest for balance and clarity.
ReplyDeleteSimply Profound illustration "return to (the core) like an eagle to its nest for balance and clarity.". Grateful
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