Mushin

Author: Kristin Reynolds
Word Count: 18
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Mushin

MUSHIN means, Mind of No Mind; a mind not fixed or occupied by thought or emotion and thus open to everything.

A Haiku on the subject of growth, and how it comes.

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wind blowing petals –
where blossom’s stalk meets new stem
new visions are born

Philosophy Lee

wow! :)
Kristin Reynolds replied

Thank you for the wow, Lee. :) Wow is good! lol xo
Trenchtownrock

When the mind is open it can recieive all types of blessings…this is fab.
Kristin Reynolds replied

Thanks, Chris. :) yes it can. xo
Satyriasis73

we need more MUSHINs in the world =)

nice
Kristin Reynolds replied

indeed. ;) thanks, friend. love, K xo
Rhenastarr

Incredible!!!!!!
Kristin Reynolds replied

Thank you, Rhenastar! :) xo
Mark Ramstead

You are a gifted teacher…
Kristin Reynolds replied

Thank you so much for that, Mark, that means more to me than you may know. xo
Christie Moses

oh this is so perfect for my mood today. You really are a gift and such a beautiful talent. I love everything about this haiku and you :) XOXO
Kristin Reynolds replied

good, I’m very glad to hear it. thanks, girly. xo
lianne

Extraordinary – I hadn’t heard this term before but my goodness Kristin, how perfectly you’ve interpreted it in this too beautiful and wise haiku!
Kristin Reynolds replied

thanks, Lianne. :) xo
Shoaib .

noiceeeee
Kristin Reynolds replied

thanks, Bananaman. xoxo
erich biemer

wonderfully done…..it could also be a song for wu wei…..
Kristin Reynolds replied

yes indeed. it all is about the “doing” but “not doing” that is the way. thanks, Erich :) xo
autumnwind

open and receptive to new possibilities. beautiful write. important to be. xoxoxo
Kristin Reynolds replied

Thanks, girlfriend. :) xoxo
erika15

Very profound and so philosophical for me! ;D Love it, K. xxxx
Kristin Reynolds replied

Thanks, Erika, I’m glad you liked! love, K xo
Cassidy JK (Ra...

It’s gorgeous!
Kristin Reynolds replied

So are you, my friend. xo
happyfeet5

This is so philosophical that even though simple you really have to have your mind open to perceive it. Nice. Iris
Kristin Reynolds replied

Exactly, Iris. :) Thanks for that, that comment sort of embodies the wish of my poetry. :) love, K xo
raymondoantonio

ZEN!!! XO BELLISSIMO!!
Kristin Reynolds replied

thanks, Raymondo! xoxox
linaji

yum Kristin.. just perfect for my mid day reprieve..xxx
Kristin Reynolds replied

Cool. :) reprieve is yummy. :) xo
JRGarland

Each new day brings forth new growth. Excellently written.
Kristin Reynolds replied

That’s the hope. :) thank you, JR. xoxo
wigs

lovely and nice…..so feel good
Kristin Reynolds replied

Thanks, wigs! :) xo
Skypilot

So much wisdom in so small a space.
Absolutely beautiful honey.
I keep forgeting to ask you, have read my ‘six word biography’?
Kristin Reynolds replied

I did! I forget what it was now, though…I’ll have to go reread, but I’m sure it is all you. :)