I'm back in the Seattle area doing some work. I basically drive around and collect data on power poles, which really is a pretty good time. The scenery is gorgeous and it hasn't rained, nice and sunny. The only downside is the traffic, which is ridiculous here. The great thing is how much time it gives me to ponder some of the material I've been reading and life in general.
I'm a hue proponent of being in nature, I think it's really healing to our senses and perceptions, and possibly at a deeper level. Nature is so effortlessly complex and beautiful, observing it kind of boggles the mind. It's difficult to grasp the scope, and why should we? Getting over the desire to label everything has taken me a while, now I just try to relax and take all the scenery and sounds and smells in while I'm driving around. I feel like nature tends to reveal more of itself when we stop trying to tell it what it is.
Carpet sucks for yoga, but it's good enough...
So that's one type of meditation I do on these work trips, just trying to be, observing while driving around and doing this work. The other spiritual practice I do is yoga in my hotel room. I'm still trying to reactivate muscles and reconnect to my body. I feel like it's a constant battle sometimes and consistency has been really helping lately. Working out any kinks helps me sit and meditate, whether I'm reading a book, which is usually meditative for me, or just sitting quietly.
My awareness of my body and surroundings has become more clear lately, and it's really valuable and beautiful in my opinion. I think doing this kind of self work where we discover our awareness and how we work is the most important use of our time. Different people find it in different ways, and some people don't even need a spiritual practice, but I really think it helps.
What do you think? Are you interested in awareness, consciousness, or the self? What practices help you see and experience things more clearly, how do you find understanding?
Sorry if I'm slow on responses this week, I'm fairly busy but should be able to read everyone's posts tonight and respond to any comments you have for me. Thanks for reading!
@jakeybrown