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The Large Vision
God does not grant a great gift without a great trial.
~ St. Isaac the Syrian
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Wine comes in at the mouth
And love comes in at the eye;
That’s all we shall know for truth
Before we grow old and die.
I lift the glass to my mouth,
I look at you, and I sigh.
A Drinking Song, W. B. Yeats
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Historical, biographical, or mythical material about the lives of those who wander into the field of self-inquiry, often state that something draws them into such a place: a crisis of conscience, the death of a loved one, an illness, a sudden shift in perception, and so on…For the average person (those neither born enlightened nor born to be the vehicle of a higher consciousness), the process, if taken seriously, eventually brings to the surface some of our unpleasant traits…
Perhaps we could say that the process of self-inquiry is not so much about asking for information, but about observing one’s thoughts, actions, and words while remaining receptive and open to what one observes.
If we desire to know more about ourselves, perhaps one aspect we need to continually be aware of is the desire itself…The desire tends to create…
