I woke this morning to the sound of rain and the smell of petrichor; I was immediately transported into a good mood. Inclement weather does this to me. I feel at ease and happy on rainy cloudy cool days. They call for staying indoors and think introverted thoughts. It is on such days my Psyche turns inward to the Collective Unconscious for a visit with Qi. It would be a delight to sit with The Sage all day, without moving or saying a word, taking in an amalgam of smells and sensations, waiting for wisdom to creep in like fire smoke.
I am at work at the Mesa Office. Today’s appointment book is solid from 8 to 5. This will not be a day of sitting quiet. I will be quite active, listening to patients and deducing what’s to be done. Many of them will require me to be “on my toes” as it were. This is hardly the quiet day I envisioned for Wisdom to sneak in an insight.
Or is it? We err in our belief The Numinous enters only when we are quiet and focused, or in a religious-like situation (whether formal or substance-induced). Wisdom constantly knocks at our noggins, seeking permission to enter. It is possible to receive such even when very busy or doing the mundane. It is like a quiet ostinato in the loud orchestra of daily doings. It is easily missed if you are distracted by the mundane melodies of the day.
By the end of the day I will have my usual fatigue having seen over two dozen patients and a handful of phone calls and crisis. The weather report says it will clear and it will be perpetual sunshine. The day will have had some Wisdom as well, if only I am aware enough to receive it.
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March 23, 2017 at 8:05 AM
Walter
Oh, I *must* have me a Qi hat. Where can I find one for my Qi days?
I do so also enjoy rainy days…particularly ones with thunderstorms…big thunderstorms that shake foundations…I lie down on the floor for them, play Beethoven’s 5th symphony…and let it all wash over me. Splendid! Now, about that Qi hat…
March 23, 2017 at 9:02 AM
Urspo
Here is one quite lovely:
http://www.douglasreynoldsgallery.com/spruce-root-hat
March 23, 2017 at 9:28 AM
Old Lurker
Here’s hoping your patients will be receptive to some Spo-wisdom today, in addition to their prescriptions.
March 23, 2017 at 9:46 PM
Urspo
One or two seemed grateful for my words of wisdom. One announced she was never coming back. Can’t reach them all.
March 23, 2017 at 9:45 AM
Raybob
I love your description of Qi. Total shamanic journey to a compassionate teacher.
March 23, 2017 at 9:45 PM
Urspo
He is a dear. I think of him often. I can think of no greater joy than to be in his presence.
March 23, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Dave
I trace my affection for rainy days, and the sense of calm they bring, to not having to go out onto the playground at recess (with all that ‘judgement’ for not participating in sports) in grammar school. The power of ‘imprinting’;-)
March 23, 2017 at 9:44 PM
Urspo
A lovely memory indeed.
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March 23, 2017 at 9:44 PM
Urspo
Onward !
March 23, 2017 at 8:20 PM
Ron
Are you sure you didn’t want to be a cardiologist?
March 23, 2017 at 9:44 PM
Urspo
Actually at one point I thought of going into cardiology but it turned out to be boring to me. So I went into psychiatry.
March 24, 2017 at 10:01 AM
Old Lurker
So much for healing broken hearts.
March 23, 2017 at 8:22 PM
Ron
Then there is urology where I have an appointment April 11th. Instead of exploring cerebellums you could be poking around in folks nether regions.
March 26, 2017 at 9:30 PM
Urspo
More fun that.
March 23, 2017 at 9:09 PM
David Godfrey
We grind on, until we don’t. I am just back from 22 hours in Chicago, a great day spent with a room full of docs, talking about death in interesting ways. One of them has it reduced down to mathematical formulas. Our hearts beat 1.5 to 3-billion times in our lives, if we could lower our heart rate, we would live longer, if we could lower our body temperature 1 degree (without doing other damage) he calculates that we would live 10 years longer. (His book is due out in May.)
March 23, 2017 at 9:43 PM
Urspo
If living longer is of value, go for it.
March 23, 2017 at 10:55 PM
Practical Parsimony
Since my normal temp is 97, does that mean I will live longer?
I just want to go into a coma on days like you had. I need the sun, lots of sun. A cloudy day is worse than being hangry.
March 26, 2017 at 12:12 PM
David Godfrey
My normal temperature is about 97.4 – I was wondering the same thing, will I live longer as a result?
March 24, 2017 at 3:32 AM
Mitchell Block
Oh, if only wisdom would knock on everyone’s noggins… and be let in!
March 24, 2017 at 7:41 AM
Urspo
Alas, Wisdom knocks on everyone’s noggin but so few answer the door.
March 24, 2017 at 5:45 AM
itsmyhusbandandme
I wish the rain in London gave me such wisdom!
JP
March 24, 2017 at 7:41 AM
Urspo
Perhaps the difference lies in the cedar trees (or lack thereof) that line the streets of London?
March 24, 2017 at 2:57 PM
Kato
Cool banner.
March 26, 2017 at 9:29 PM
Urspo
I thought so!
March 24, 2017 at 8:42 PM
Stephen
May the wisdom bestowed upon those in need today, lead your way also. Enjoy a restful weekend….
March 26, 2017 at 9:29 PM
Urspo
I hope yours was good too.