It is such a small thing on the face of it, and yet in this world of speed and distraction, choosing to be less busy feels almost countercultural; slowing down, eccentric. Perhaps it is, for there’s no denying the expansive, time-bending effects of awareness. Sometimes, I do call it meditation: I sit cross-legged on a cushion in my yoga room; I set a timer and focus on my breath, bringing my attention to bear on the elusive, invisible third eye in the center of my brow point. These sittings are humbling: My mind sneaks away, I chase it down, lead it back, tie it again and again to my breath. Eventually, if I’m not in a rush to get on to the next thing, a small, silent space clears. I savor the taste of quiet, roll it around on my tongue, feel the day’s contours softening and opening around me.
~ Katrina Kenison, Magical Journey: An Apprenticeship in Contentment
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Sounds incredibly alluring. I keep bumping into meditation everywhere I turn–I think someone is trying to tell me something. May be time to listen….
If you need help, let me know.
So interesting you share this Lori. Me too. There a message being sent to me from someone, somewhere, a siren call.
and the trick is to experience that most anywhere, not even in a yoga room. to find your moments of quiet and peace amidst the chaos of life.
Anywhere? Or for some of us, just a moment a day, anywhere.
People often ask, “are you busy?” How am I supposed to answer that?
Smiling. I understand. I do.
Beautiful. Less is just so much more. ❤️
Van, you have reminded me of post by Michael Wade:
Voluntary simplicity means going fewer places in one day rather than more, seeing less so I can see more, doing less so I can do more, acquiring less so I can have more.
– Jon Kabat-Zinn
Absolutely. Great quote. Thanks, DK ☺
Yes. Exactly that.
rebel, outlaw, weird, dreamer, these are the labels given to those who choose to journey a path a little more slowed down than the rest of the mob. Wonderful happenings have always occurred though from those of such ‘rebellious’ natures. 🙂
Wonderfully stated Debi.
thank you kindly 🙂
As I age, I am beginning to finally appreciate the rebels. I am.
🙂 yay
Hhhmmm … I love being eccentric. We can all be DK!
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