If our ordinary, self-centered viewpoint is dominant, rocks and tree roots are undesirable. But if we change our point of view, then the very fact that there are rocks and tree roots makes the valley stream more beautiful and the sight of waves breaking upon them beyond description. When we perceive joy, anger, happiness and sorrow as enriching our lives, just as rocks and tree roots and water spray embellish nature, then we are able to accept whatever happens and live like flowing water, without clinging to anything.
As the different streams Having sources in different places All mingle their water in the sea, so, O Love, Thy different paths which people take, Through various tendencies, Various though they appear Crooked or straight, All eventually lead to Thee.
