What a difference a day makes, what a huge difference seven weeks of meditation and contemplative practice makes. A series of unfortunate events in week three resulted in score of 6 in my psychological well being, today I assess it at a high nine. I feel confident and secure, ready to face any challenge in my ongoing journey. In fact I am looking forward to regular meetings with the women’s group I joined. They provide an outlet for my thoughts and offer a difference in opinion that can only help me grow.
My physical well being is greatly improved by regular eating and sleeping habits, and ongoing yoga therapy. I am stronger today than I was seven weeks ago, and look forward to improving both my strength and stamina. Today I assign an 8 to this aspect of myself.
My spiritual well being can only be described as blossoming. I took a few days this week to do some primitive camping in the woods. Here I met the snake, the spider and the owl.
Walking though the woods I was immersed in my surroundings feeling one with nature, Perhaps a little proud of myself that I was in tuned I heard a light but distinctive rattle. Looking down I realized that I had stopped just inches away from the tail of a large snake, poised to strike no less. Giving him a wide berth I turned back to look at him, he in his defensive position I in my wonder. We stared. His message of don’t forget to look down not lost on me. I moved on. Later in the day I was blazing an un-walked path when I came within inches of a spider, at nose level. I stopped and listened, his message of don’t forget to look straight ahead impressed my mind. Later that evening, just before dusk, I heard the distinctive hoot of an owl. I looked into the trees. Finding his perch I moved closer and sat where we could look eye to eye. For several minutes I was absorbed in his dark eyes, he in mine, neither of us moving. His message don’t forget to look up.
I am learning to listen to life's lessons.
Observation, how fulfilling life becomes when we experience it with open eyes. Gone are misconceptions clouding vision and blocking understanding. An open heart spills into open eyes, ears, and heightened senses. To look into nature and receive clear messages is a wisdom building moment. We are offered guidance in simple forms, often over looked. It is wonderful you have found center and are blossoming, to use your word. It is quite appropriate. Life is much like a rosebud slowly opening. Each experience contributes to the expansion and growth. As consciousness expands, the petals gently unfold. Loving-kindness bursts forth much like the dramatic opening of the blossom. The sweet scent enriches the soul, bringing greater enlightenment as senses eagerly grasp the aroma. The purity of the moment enhanced through a soaring within, reaching outward and inward simultaneously. Like you I witness improvements and will work to pass this knowledge on to others.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that you are doing better. You seem to have a great additude about moving forward. You told a great story about your camping. It is all very true. If you are not watching your step it could get you in trouble. Keep looking forward and don't forget the sky is the limit.
ReplyDeleteJodi Geer
Gail,
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about this course changing your life. Life's stressers seem less stressful with mediation and I find that my disposition is much better after I mediate.
Best of luck in all your future goals.
Barbara Lorenzen