Discernment...Pull Line and Cut Bait

“Before enlightenment carry water and chop wood. After enlightenment, carry water and chop wood.” Wu Li

Back in the summer of 2006, it was gracefully suggested to me that my purpose between then and the spring of 2009 was developing discernment...this was the last piece of the puzzle that I would need to do my work. Yeah, there were a number of other things first, but in the end, I needed to be very mindful that discernment, for me, was the thing.

So, today, I ask myself...am I practicing discernment in my decisions? In my life choices? What is the foundation of this discernment?

In some ways I see the success; in others, I know that opportunities for practice abound.

Before discernment: observe -- know your heart -- decide; after discernment: observe -- know your heart -- decide.