Yoga Journey #32

Distant chatter

This morning I got up at a more normal-for-me time.

Since surgery approximately four months ago I’ve slipped into a routine of sleeping in. One day I did not get up until 8:00am and I know that does not sound late but for me that is very late. Even as a kid I would get up early as it’s the part of the day that I can be alone and enjoy peace and quiet (I have three brothers).

But as practice is finding it’s way back into my daily routine I’ve been getting up earlier and earlier. I’m not setting an alarm it’s just happening. To me that means my body is returning too my normal getting ready for 6:00am practice.

I’ve been practicing on my deck which faces East but I face North for no other reason than it’s warmer that way as the sun rises and hits the deck. I am practicing five times a week sometimes maybe only five or ten minutes. But occasionally I’ve made it up to 48 minutes which for me represents half primary.

And because I’m getting up earlier, this morning I decided not to practice and go to the beach to watch the sun rise. I arrived about 10 minutes late but the feeling was still there. Geese barking, joggers pass me with “good mornings”, some people just watching the sun rise. There is a powerful quiet stillness that I feel part of and it’s asking me to join in and just be. My inclusion is required and necessary.

Even though it is quiet there is a sound, it’s almost a hum and I can hear it. It’s like the universe can’t hide that it’s power has its own type of engines and gears. It completes this scene and represents the ease of all this power. It’s a feeling that all this is under control and every single moment represents life at its most simple. I sit on a bench (pictured above) and watch as it unfolds.

And as I look out into the water there is a couple that are talking. I can not hear what they are saying but I know that it feels good. It’s pleasant and playful. This distant chatter is full of love and promise but I don’t hear a single word. But I certainly feel what is being said and the vibe is purposeful and adds hope to the rising sun.

She leaves the water and starts to dance her way out of this shallow bay. Eventually he joins her and they dance out together and emote what this whole scene is about.

For a short time the world seemed to reappear and I became a part of, and a witness to a promise of what life can be.

And although I have worries in my life, as we all do. I am extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to absorb all those good vibes that nature provides. That resounds deeply, as I understand I have nothing worth complaining about.

Take care.