“There is nothing you can see that is not a flower; There is nothing you can think that is not the moon.”

— Matsuo Basho

Creation is a beautiful thing — both the act of coming into being and the beings themselves.  It is our purpose to discover the beauty that lies within each piece of the world around us.  Flowers are easy.  Their colors capture our eyes and their aroma captivates our sense of smell.  The way they sway in the breeze makes them look like graceful dancers, placed along the path just to entertain us.  The moon is easier still.  She shines like a pearl, iridescent and mysterious in the dark night sky.  How could our eyes not be drawn to the soft, comforting glow that stands alone amid the darkness?  Her beauty touches our hearts as well as our eyes as she watches over the sleeping world below.

There are some pieces of creation whose beauty is more subtle, buried beneath a surface that seems less attractive on first glance; but because they are Creation made manifest, we know that there is beauty in their existence.  It is our mission to discover this hidden beauty and bring it to the front of our awareness.  It takes practice, and we must look through the eyes of our hearts if we hope to discover what is not immediately visible.  Look closely.  Take the time to let your heart discover the beauty that lies in every bit of creation.  With practice you will discover that there is nothing you can see that is not a flower; there is nothing you can think that is not the moon.