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The Murmuration of Life

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Updated: Oct 11, 2024

Have you ever watched a murmuration of starlings? That swirling, shifting, breathtaking movement in the sky - thousands of birds turning, dipping, and rising together, as if guided by some unseen force. There’s no leader, no grand plan, and yet the whole movement is harmonious, flowing effortlessly as one. It’s a living dance, unfolding without effort, without control.


This is an expression of Life. Not just the birds in the sky but the entire play of existence. From the tiniest grain of sand to the vast galaxies in motion, everything is part of the same seamless flow, happening all by itself. Just like the murmuration, Life moves in ways that defy understanding. Thoughts come and go, emotions rise and fall, bodies constantly changing - all of it happening without anyone making it happen.


What’s incredible is that you, too, are part of this dance. You are not separate from Life, not standing apart, trying to figure it all out. You are Life - expressing, moving, being. Like the starlings, there’s no need for control or direction; everything is simply unfolding in perfect harmony.


It’s easy to get caught up in the story of being an individual - trying to manage, control, or predict where Life is going. But just as the murmuration flows effortlessly in the sky, so too does Life unfold in every moment. It’s not something you have to figure out or control - it’s just happening, as it always has, and always will.


In the stillness of observing the murmuration, we find the same stillness within ourselves. No separation, no “me” controlling anything, just Life - dancing, flowing, living. And in that realisation, everything is seen to be more vivid, more alive. Just like the birds moving as one, we too are part of the same beautiful, unknowable unfolding of Life.


The invitation is simple: let go of trying to lead the dance, and simply move with it. Life is already happening perfectly. Just as the starlings turn and weave through the air, you are part of the same effortless movement. Isn’t that something wonderful to marvel at? I wonder how and where Life will be moving you next...

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dtrotter54
Nov 13, 2024

What a great perspective and insight.

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About Marcus

Marcus, lives a quiet, reclusive life in the English countryside with his wife, Lisa, their two boys, and two dogs. He enjoys countryside walks with the dogs, writing, giving talks and chatting with people who share an interest in exploring Life as it is free from the interpretations of thought.

 

To seekers he offers this reminder:

"You don’t need to rely on any outside authority, because there’s nothing to fix, nothing to figure out - just stop and notice the effortless unfolding of Life as it is, without relying on the interpretation of thought for the answers.Trust that Life will guide the way - It's got you this far already”

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