COMING OUT While there is much to do we are not here to do. Under the want to problem-solve is the need to being-solve. Often, with full being the problem goes away. The seed being-solves its darkness by blossoming. The heart being-solves its loneliness by loving whatever it meets. The tea being-solves the water by becoming tea.
In Mark Nepo's "Reduced to Joy," the author explores the concept of coming out of difficulties not by merely addressing problems but by embracing the essence of being. He emphasizes that true resolution often comes from a deep inner state of existence that transcends the need to fix issues. By focusing on the act of simply being, one can find solutions organically as challenges recede.
Nepo illustrates this idea with various metaphors, suggesting that just as a seed transforms darkness into beauty through growth, the heart alleviates loneliness through love. Similarly, tea transforms water into something new and enriching. Each example reinforces the notion that embracing our true selves can lead to profound change and healing.
