I used to meditate a lot back then, when I was about 17 or so. It used to help with a lot of the chaos in my head. An awful amount of time, I would be caught daydreaming about one thing or another. I can honestly say that I’ve been led to this point through thought action.
It can be a joy to wake up in the morning and see the light reflecting from your curtains. I couldn’t remember what it was like to just stay and live in the moment. I am always moving. If I’m not busy with work then I’m busy with school. It’s not a bad thing but then I lost track of a lot of things.
I’m currently on a Staycation away from all things that stimulate and trigger my stress levels. School being at the forefront. I’ve been at my friend’s for a while now and it feels like I’ve been here ages. Perhaps it’s because I did not just sit around before I came here. I do have Hive to keep me company and all but It’s not the same when you’re up at 5:00am with the realization that all you are going to do all day is just sit still and look pretty.
We were being little kids last night on a quest for snacks after rain
I can’t remember the last time I actually lived in my moment or did anything girly. Staying with my cousin and our friend for just a few days has reminded me a lot that I am a girl and I have weaknesses. I can’t remember the last time I was comfortable enough to let my guard down like that.
Just being in the moment and enjoying the relationship of friend and family. Loving the joys, the gossip, skincare routines, shopping and the bonding through movies and popcorn. Just being present. Being at ease. Being Me. Learning forgiveness through honest conversations, laughing at ridiculous things; being a teenager all over again.
It has been an amazing experience. And even though we are almost always in the house talking about Boys, Sex and the hilarity surrounding our very weird lives, there’s a balance because we also have goals, dreams and visions that we discuss too. Only been a few days but like I said, it feels like ages. I’m loving the simpleness of it all. The equilibrium between my state of mind and reality. This has me in a state of utmost gratitude.
Waking up by 5:00am is almost a daily thing unless I return from a trip between 3-5am and then I sleep in. At home, I decided not to just wake and meander like I do but to develop an old habit. Meditation.
This little guy is being raised by my friend’s mom
Many people think that meditation has to be sitting still, closing your eyes and breathing in and out; eliminating all distractions. I used to think that way too but I got a bit wiser. I believe meditation is an activity that incorporates a series of thought action to achieve its aim. I also believe meditation is doing and being in total peace with oneself. Like a subtle prayer. Meditation is a state of entire wellness in which the mind, the body and the soul are in sync; crystalized - made whole through just one thought or medium. A flow built and concentrated on, maintained and maximized to reach a chief aim.
Meditation is being at a point in time and the whole universe (or time itself) seems to harmonize with you, getting you in the zone. You’re happy. You’re content just being. Many of us experience these moments even with our eyes open. It may be when we watch the sunrise with a cup of hot coffee, others may be when we get home from a tedious job to experience the warmth of family, it might be the instance of serving others, solitude, driving, traveling, stargazing, reading, getting the spouse/kids ready for work/school, yoga, running, photography, writing, cooking…
Gossip ville in progress. The return of the karashikas
There are a whole lot of activities that can bring our entire being together in one perfect harmony, eliminating all distractions. For the past few days, I haven’t even bothered about what has been bothering me. I’ve just been living in gratitude and absolute contentment. It’s liberating! And so goes my thoughts. Freedom even at a place. Because the spirit soars and the mind floats.
Do you have an object of meditation? An activity? Tell me what you think of meditation and how you achieve it.
