The Power of Awareness

The rain practice culminates in what's called after the rain, we just rest in the presence that's here. Noticing the difference between this presence right now and the driven self at the beginning. Just notice if there's more space, more tenderness, more awake. This awareness is what allows us to become as Rumi writes the entire vineyard and the orchard to the fruit,. The trunks are a growing wisdom and joy that does not need to devour. And it's always here, although it sometimes feels very blocked.