Van Morrison’s 1990 song "Enlightenment" serves as a rejection of rigid intellectualism, advocating for a simple, internal shift in perception rather than a distant spiritual goal. The track, featuring a conversational vocal, uses the Zen proverb "Chop that wood, carry water" to illustrate that true spiritual awakening is found within the mundane, daily experience of life.
Van Morrison’s 1990 song "Enlightenment" serves as a rejection of rigid intellectualism, advocating for a simple, internal shift in perception rather than a distant spiritual goal. The track, featuring a conversational vocal, uses the Zen proverb "Chop that wood, carry water" to illustrate that true spiritual awakening is found within the mundane, daily experience of life.