Koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi – (from Sabbath Moment by Terry Hershey) There’s a Hopi word: “Koyaanisqatsi”. For most of us it’s easy to relate to:  It means “living life out-of-balance.”  When we’re all doing, without any not-doing, we’re “out-of-balance” human beings. Half alive. Half here.

I recently heard on a radio station, “Take ‘Do Nothing’ breaks”.  We all need the restful periods, to regenerate our power, lest there are many “out of balance” moments.

For me, since my strokes, daily naps are helpful to regain the power to go on with regular duties.  The “off-balance” feeling is so unnerving, that it throws me into “out of sorts” dimensions.

Placing myself into calming environments and zones of silence is so enhancing to my mind, spirituality, emotions, etc.  There was a time period when I turned off my car radio as I travelled to and from work.  I had not put an end to the freeway or construction noise, but the quiet space in my car allowed me to focus and listen better.

Realizing I’m “out-of-balance” lets me turn around my perspective to then sense a truer viewpoint.  A foreign language word reveals in what we hear and see, giving us inspiration to accomplish incredible deeds.  Get in balance!