Life is Circular

The most enduring shape in creation is the circle. And as such, if we pay attention, we'll notice certain patterns (which are circular, and hence, patterns of repetition) that emerge in our life. Mostly, we'll notice difficult of negative patterns -- or circles.

Our task is to really SEE the depth of these patterns. Not in a superficial way -- not in a way that ascribes blame to someone. In a deep, meditative way -- in a way that cuts to the heart of the circle itself; to the "hub" of the wheel that is really the energy source of the entire pattern.

What are the patterns in your life? What is repeating over and over and over again -- perhaps taking different shapes, but nevertheless constant?

What can you do to change the pattern?

Circles

I don't have proof of this -- I don't think it can be proved, really -- but my gut feeling is that the universe's favorite shape is a circle. Not a triangle, not a square, not a rhombus (though that is a fun word to say...rhombus..), but a circle.

Have you noticed? Things happen in circles; in cycles. Both in the BIG sense -- such as historical cycles or business cycles -- but in the personal sense, too.

Take some time today and for the next little while paying attention to the circles and cycles in your life; don't judge them or evaluate them, just try and notice them. Are certain problems emerging with regularity? Are you reacting in a way that compels you to live in a kind of routine; one that you don't want?

Then the trick is to go into a different circle; one that leads you to inspiration, to compassion, and to peace (remember, if you are peaceful, you will make others peaceful as a by-product; if you aren't peaceful than you CANNOT make anyone peaceful, either -- you cannot give to others what you don't have, and if you don't have peace how can you make others peaceful?)

Notice your cycles; your patterns; your circles. And then create new ones!