Paradise Ridge – Change, #5

My experience taking this picture and viewing it afterward is one of change. It was not long ago I gave a short talk about change and possibility. I asked the question, “Does Moscow Mountain or Paradise Ridge change?” Then I continued to say, “Most people would say that both Moscow Mountain and Paradise Ridge do not change, but they are changing in this moment, and this moment and ….” Now I realize this assumption was in error and rather, I would perhaps find several answers to the question. Some people might say that they do change, but slowly. Others might say they do change by season, and even others might say they change by day. I didn’t realize until now that the answer given is dependent on the momentary perspective of the person being asked.

If the answer comes from an individual’s perspective, then what is change? What is really changing outside of what is perceived? It was recently pointed out to me that the mountains changing creates the soil were we build our homes and where we plant our gardens. When I read this I realized it could not be the mountains alone, but instead the cooperation of more than one thing. It is the interdependent interaction of mountains being mountains and waters being waters and mountains and waters being mountains and waters that brings this gift to us.

This is a fresh new look for me that I will ponder in my day to day actions. How can I participate without ownership in the sharing of gifts that each moment has to offer?

Falling winter rain
rises up mountain flowing,
sleeping blossoms lie