The Merry Monk

This is one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen (props to Ben Hughey).

I watched this in awe of the fearlessness of these humans that dare to abandon the safety of our prison of solid earth, and instead soar above it at 100+ miles an hour. They know the exhilarating freedom that comes from a mind unencumbered by the boundaries of fear.

Yet, at what price? Make sure you watch the whole video. These guys know life viscerally in a way that only comes by facing death.

This has challenged me in a profound way. Am I willing to lose my life that I may find it? Honestly, I have to say “No.”

Matthew 16:25 “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.”

Watching Words posts document my attempt to “hear” God by paying attention to reality. The idea behind this spiritual experiment is that, in the Biblical narrative of creation God said, “Let there be…”, and there it was. So, we’re essentially God’s words walking around in God’s words. All of creation is something he said, and if you want to hear his voice, watch his words.

For more on the concept, see Cymatics and the Voice of God and Parables and the Voice of God.