Invitation to be with

You can ask a question as an invitation to be with.

The answer cannot be spoken. It’s more about shifting to a different way of relating and creating space for us to be with. It is open; we open ourselves to Being. There is no expectation that there will be an answer. It’s more about shifting into a different way of being. What now?

We can just tolerate being without an answer—tolerate Being. It’s not about seeking answers, looking for information, or trying to get somewhere. We’ve already arrived. We’re already here.

When we shift into being, then there is space. In that space, there are no words. There is nothing to say. That can’t be grasped by concepts. Being with this emptiness and this lack can feel quite uncomfortable, even awkward, unfamiliar, and unusual at first. This is where emotions or feelings might arise: “I’m bored,” “I’m confused,” or “I have to do or ask something.”

“I have to come up with something interesting—to feel excited, to be entertaining.” By feeling those feelings without pushing them away, we can learn to tolerate and bear them. It’s almost like holding yourself while feeling and experiencing boredom or awkwardness.

If we don’t push them away, they will eventually dissolve and make way for a sense of spaciousness and openness. Then we can simply enjoy the sunny day, the fresh air, and being with and sharing Presence.