tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post1212906471671427087..comments2017-09-19T10:54:23.556-03:00Comments on Wanderer: Extreme weather and Weekend reflections.Wandererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15262784468202538940noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post-31677078162369459952010-09-26T13:14:02.717-03:002010-09-26T13:14:02.717-03:00I am getting closer to that Barb... As you yoursel...I am getting closer to that Barb... As you yourself said, there's less "urgency" in my life now.Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15262784468202538940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post-4320948439557264662010-09-26T13:08:22.772-03:002010-09-26T13:08:22.772-03:00In today's society are so caught up with "...In today's society are so caught up with "be productive, increase your output", and getting things done by the "multitasking mindset". We are on the rat race treadmill going to....where? <br /><br />We have forgotten how to really "be in the moment" or as I like to refer to it as "mindfulness". <br /><br />Even when people are exercising on the treadmill they are reading, or watching TV or listening to music. Again doing too many things at once. Why can we not just listen to our bodies while we are on the treadmill. Listen to the sound of our breathing, the beating of our heart. Be mindful of the rhythm of our feet as they touch the treads. And the feel of the muscles in our feet and legs working (and to appreciate how well it all works). We have forgotten how to be in touch with ourselves. <br /><br />To sit and smell the air, to listen to the wind in the grass or the leaves. Feel the warmth of the sunshine or the cool breeze on our face. To close our eyes to experience these more deeply. Are these things forgotten by all except the few (enlightened people) who take the time to really do this. To open the "good eye" and become more aware. To let ourselves be open to seeing these things. And to be rewarded and refreshed by these gifts of beauty. <br /><br />Instead of being annoyed at a traffic light that has just turned red.....visually explore the area at the intersection. Notice the people, the trees, the architecture of the buildings, the way the sunlight shines on these things. <br /><br />Be in the moment. And value it. <br /><br />BarbAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post-56578918306797818622010-09-08T18:26:59.240-03:002010-09-08T18:26:59.240-03:00I love those moments. There is a place by the riv...I love those moments. There is a place by the river in my hometown where a rock rises out of the earth. I'd go there and sit on that rock and if not meditate, then enjoy the sunset, or a family of ducks swimming among the grasses at the water's edge. It was there that I learned to appreciate my own council and company. Today, I have only to think of that place and the world is safe again. <br /><br />Thank you all for sharing these moments with me. As Muriel counted her blessings, I count all my followers among my blessings.Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15262784468202538940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post-23626725096668717012010-09-08T16:26:59.174-03:002010-09-08T16:26:59.174-03:00I remember that night after the storm cleared. The...I remember that night after the storm cleared. The night sky was crystal clear. I went outside for a while on my deck and spent a couple of hours looking up at the stars and thinking. It was still, quiet and dark. I saw a few shooting stars which were a lovely sight. This was a supremely peaceful, happy time for me. I gave thanks for all the blessings in my life, cleared my mind and enjoyed just "being". The stillness and silence gave me a chance to clear my mind. The whole experience was like a treat for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13716929324540454618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post-61689112488946822832010-09-07T18:00:23.242-03:002010-09-07T18:00:23.242-03:00The human mind is afraid of the silence and stilln...The human mind is afraid of the silence and stillness. Is it conditioning? Is it because we were brought up to be "productive" and stillness is not seen as productive. Meditation is for the mind what a tune-up is for your car's engine; reducing sluggishness and improving efficiency. I guess it even saves you money, because if you're Meditating, you're not spending!<br /><br />Om Shanti.Wandererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15262784468202538940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post-59993117535619902182010-09-07T17:37:59.203-03:002010-09-07T17:37:59.203-03:00There is a human need for stillness. I believe thi...There is a human need for stillness. I believe this with everything in me. <br /><br />The human mind is a wild wonderful and often terrifying place. It does not want to "be", it wants to fly in all directions using its powers to take us here and there and every where. It needs to be told "peace" know that you are and that is enough.<br /><br />My work is very high stress. Even when I am aware I am stressed and to ease up I can't always do that. So I have found a dark place to where I go and no one knows I'm there and I am content just to be. Whiteyjon often sings the blues but only "cause he wants to...<br /><br />Enjoyed the post as always, all my best from the Gyroscopic Northwestern.<br /><br />WJWhitey Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329451880932255650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9028930680481261713.post-55246300220643546552010-09-06T01:03:52.774-03:002010-09-06T01:03:52.774-03:00there were a lot of stars, it was amazing.
Julia (...there were a lot of stars, it was amazing.<br />Julia (o;Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102884798921335325noreply@blogger.com