knowing me, knowing you

I have always been interested in patterns.  I am especially fascinated by patterns that are simple in instance, but upon repetition produce larger, more complex, infinitely intricate patterns.

This pattern predilection has helped me sort out a deep metaphysical concept I've been trying to wrap my puny head around.

Life, it seems to me, is a massive kaleidescope.  All of our choices, all of our actions turn the dial and alter the colors and configuration of life's pattern.  In fact, to Viewers of this kaleidescope, Life is one massive, ever changing mandala breathtaking in its beauty and complexity.

Living here in the pattern, though, preoccupied with our own little chip of color and the shape we've carved out for our private use, we forget that everything we do changes the pattern not only for us, but for everyone else.

If we introduce a bit of blue into our part of the world, blue pops up in the pattern all over.  Same thing with our reactions.  If we act out of anger, we introduce anger energy into the pattern--all over.  True too with compassion.

Regardless, the pattern just keeps unfolding and unfolding with every twist of the dial.  There's no 'right' combination to get to.  Some patterns are more pleasing to our eye than others, some we don't care for at all, but the lens keeps on turning and new colors and forms keep clinking into place.

'Higher' consciousness, I suppose, is expanding our perspective a bit.  Seeing there's a lot more at work than just what happens in our own little worlds.  And, at the same time, understanding that everything is irrevocably connected.  The more we learn to know and love ourselves, so too does the world.

Passion, beauty, and love, folks--24 hours at a time...