The human body is earthly. Its food comes from life forms that grow on Earth. The atmosphere that surrounds and sustains it is a layer of Earth. The body’s form and nervous system are tuned to connect with Earth. The whole human experience grows out of Earth and is surrounded by her, dependent on her.
Meanwhile, our ways of speaking and emoting come from human relationships on Earth. We are as deeply connected with humanity as we are with the planet on which it grows.
The earth and humanity, in turn, are part of the cosmos. They arose from it and were shaped by it, according to patterns our sciences describe. Our lives unfold as part of a cosmic fabric that is vast and encompassing.
In meditation, we can feel this wholeness: our connections to Earth, other humans, and the universe. It is not esoteric, restricted to a select few; it is an innate capacity open to all. The practice of Mindful Biology awakens this wholeness in a deep, embodied sense.
With wholeness, we discover the eternal stillness at the core of our being. This is the same quietude of the deep ocean and empty space. It reminds us that daily strife is superficial and transient. Connected with the ultimate peace of Life, we reclaim the parts of ourselves untouched by suffering.