To perceive nature, the most important thing is one's state of mind. And that state isn't one of strained focus, of observing with every ounce of concentration.
Hmm... that might be one path, but in the Cultivation Realm, the most orthodox method of comprehension is relaxation.
Relax one's mind, allow one's Mental Realm to become Clear, and merge as one with the mountains and rivers, the trees and flowers.
This tranquil and natural state of mind, this practice of merging one's being with the world, is most conducive to comprehending Daoist Skills.
This was the very state Zhong Ming was in as he attempted to comprehend the flow of the sun and moon.
And then, this state of extreme relaxation and tranquility caused Zhong Ming... to fall asleep.
...
After a comfortable, deep sleep, Zhong Ming woke up the next day, speechless at his own situation.
'I was too relaxed.'
However, he didn't blame himself too much.
