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Bodhi Tree
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 Posted - Feb 22 2015 : 7:32:58 PM
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http://www.aypsite.org/31.html
Enjoying the Great Outdoors
You know, this is one of my favorite lessons, because Yogani once again clarifies how Deep Meditation is a technique of travelling inward. The more we travel inward, the more we can enjoy and sublimely perceive the outward aspects of ourselves, such as Mother Nature.
I experienced some of that pleasure this weekend in the Florida Keys. I went down there for an old friend's bachelor party. While everyone else was drinking lots of booze and getting stoned, I stayed sober and found a quiet place to meditate. Shortly after the session, I swam in the crystal clear ocean water and basked in the warmth of the sun. I dangled my feet off a dock and fed the tropical fish with bits of bait. I relished in the sparkling colors all around me, and appreciated how meditation has sharpened my senses in a way that seems to keep refining.
Has anyone else noticed an increased connection with Mother Nature and our Collective Body on Earth? |
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NoDogma
USA
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Posted - Feb 22 2015 : 7:45:21 PM
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I was wondering how is it that I am liking being frozen in Chicago .. days with max temperature of 5 deg or even 0 .. no sun, dark clouds .. 4 layers of clothing before you step out ..
and I am still happy ... it's because of the beautiful snow :-)
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Feb 22 2015 : 7:52:00 PM
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LOL. I'm heading up to northern Michigan next weekend for the retreat, so it'll be an interesting contrast to what I'm used to in Florida.
Thank you for reminding me of the beauty of snow. Glad you are able to soak in the natural splendor, even in the coldness.  |
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SeySorciere
Seychelles
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Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 12:33:27 AM
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I am totally spoiled that way. 
 
Sey |
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Charliedog
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Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 02:09:12 AM
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Has anyone else noticed an increased connection with Mother Nature and our Collective Body on Earth?
YES, Bodhi Tree. I enjoy so much every morning the birds singing.....Spring is in the air.
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Dogboy
USA
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Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 07:18:05 AM
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New England is buried under feet (meters) of snow and yet shoveling it has been the unexpected pleasure of being one with dear Mother.  |
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Feb 23 2015 : 4:50:57 PM
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Originally posted by SeySorciere
I am totally spoiled that way.
Sey
Radical. 
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Originally posted by Charliedog
I enjoy so much every morning the birds singing.....Spring is in the air.
Very nice. This morning I was playing guitar in the backyard and listening to the birds as well. It's probably a romantically imagined correlation, but I could have sworn they were responding to some of my music. Either way, the sound of their song was much appreciated for its resonant melody coming from high above.
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Originally posted by Dogboy
New England is buried under feet (meters) of snow and yet shoveling it has been the unexpected pleasure of being one with dear Mother.
A labor of love. I relate. Nothing like some good ol' manual labor. |
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Charliedog
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Posted - Feb 24 2015 : 02:48:30 AM
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I could have sworn they were responding to some of my music
Sure they did! |
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BlueRaincoat
United Kingdom
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Posted - Feb 24 2015 : 1:32:26 PM
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I was walking along the river the other day. The leaves of the evergreens glittering in the sunlight. Everyting so peaceful.
It was magic. |
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Bodhi Tree
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Posted - Feb 24 2015 : 4:17:43 PM
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Originally posted by Charliedog
Sure they did!
Yes. 
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Originally posted by BlueRaincoat
I was walking along the river the other day. The leaves of the evergreens glittering in the sunlight. Everything so peaceful.
It was magic.
And yes to that, too.  |
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The Splendor of Mother Nature
