I felt a very very deep connection to my life when I visited Ireland for the first time. The Beautiful green landscape, the ocean and mountains. Also the love of the Irish music. Seeing ancient ruins BC, prehistoric sites like the Newgrange passage tomb. Like my Dad said, I went home. The ocean is a part of me, I need it close by and that is why ✨☘️
I don’t know if I’ve experienced connection with all of life, but I get that kind of focus in instances. Concentrating on another student’s writing and camaraderie with family and friends.
When I am at the beach and in the ocean I feel fully connected to life. My body follows the rhythm of the waves and l feels as though I am being breathed by them. My body is about half water and contains salt. I am at home in the ocean, the great womb of life.
I am not sure I can identify a specific instance when I experienced a deep connection to all of life, but I do try my best, on a continuous basis, to be aware and respectful of all living things (plants, animals, insects, humans, …) and their unique life journey(s). I think gratefulness practice, such as this right now, cultivates that awareness, sense of awe, wonder, appreciation, … for life/creation in all its forms, and advocacy and support for the vulnerable, neglected, forgotten, unseen, abused, ….
I have felt a deep connection to all of life many times especially so when I am out and about in Mother Nature. Time spent surrounded by magnificent Redwood trees reminds me of the cycle of life & how insignificant & small I as a human is, in the scheme of things.
I felt this connection last night as I watched the super moon rise. Absolutely stunning, breathtaking……I was awe struck.
🕊️♥️
We have city-dwelling foxes living in our neighborhood. Two of them came through the yard yesterday, slow and unafraid. You could tell how alert and responsive they were to every little thing in the environment. They were also relaxed. One of them was itchy with early stages of mange. They reminded me of how we not only provide an environment for these intelligent fellow city-dwellers, and shelter, but also we have a role in keeping them healthy. They eat mice that have been poisoned, it suppresses their immune systems, and they get mange–and some wonderful people let you order medicine for them by mail. All this to say, I not only felt deeply connected to the urban web of life, but also felt my own role with fellow creatures.
I have hope,
dear Drea,
when I hear your story of caring for your urban foxes . . .
I think we all have a duty of stewardship
to our neighborhoods
and to this planet. ♥
I feel most comfortable being around Ngoc. She’s become my biggest advocate. Having your spouse as that is the best feeling in the world, especially because you also go to sleep with them too. When I talk to her, everything releases. This is one place where I’m my true self without having to be a GM. Without any protective walls and having to pull strings for personal gain in the name of protection and leverage for my autonomy, I feel a deeper connection to all of life.
When walking around Walden Pond. Everyone I pass as well as the whole setting is a testament to a deep appreciation for the natural world, and to Thoreau’s presence
When walking around Walden Pond. Everyone I pass as well as the whole setting is a testament to a deep appreciation for the natural world, and to Thoreau’s presence
The two times I got to teach yoga at the US National Whitewater Center, surrounded by trees with over 40 others. The space where I taught was so peaceful, and I could really feel the energy of our natural surroundings along with that of everyone I led in practice. It feels good just thinking about it!
The mountain hikes I’ve done, all the times in the ocean on my surfboard – most especially when there wasn’t much surf, just a beautiful, calm ocean where I sat more than I surfed.
And while certain experiences offer a chance to feel that deep connection, through my practice, I’ve learned that I can feel it anytime. On my daily walks, sitting on the patio watching the birds and butterflies and seeing the occasional bunny hop by, conversations with others, preparing meals, and I can’t forget a good sound bath! We have them weekly at our studio and I am so looking forward to this Friday’s offering.
Sunnypatti, I find that it’s easier to feel a deeper sense of connection to all of life with an empty mind. This brings me up to most of my responses and comments to work on integrity. Prioritize honesty over “My Agendas.”
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I felt a very very deep connection to my life when I visited Ireland for the first time. The Beautiful green landscape, the ocean and mountains. Also the love of the Irish music. Seeing ancient ruins BC, prehistoric sites like the Newgrange passage tomb. Like my Dad said, I went home. The ocean is a part of me, I need it close by and that is why ✨☘️
Many times when I was singing. sometimes when I am getting a massage or a Reiki treatment.
I don’t know if I’ve experienced connection with all of life, but I get that kind of focus in instances. Concentrating on another student’s writing and camaraderie with family and friends.
When I am at the beach and in the ocean I feel fully connected to life. My body follows the rhythm of the waves and l feels as though I am being breathed by them. My body is about half water and contains salt. I am at home in the ocean, the great womb of life.
I am not sure I can identify a specific instance when I experienced a deep connection to all of life, but I do try my best, on a continuous basis, to be aware and respectful of all living things (plants, animals, insects, humans, …) and their unique life journey(s). I think gratefulness practice, such as this right now, cultivates that awareness, sense of awe, wonder, appreciation, … for life/creation in all its forms, and advocacy and support for the vulnerable, neglected, forgotten, unseen, abused, ….
I think so too,
dear Brian . . . ♥
Being outside!!! Being affectionate with my loved ones, being near the ocean or a body of water.
I have felt a deep connection to all of life many times especially so when I am out and about in Mother Nature. Time spent surrounded by magnificent Redwood trees reminds me of the cycle of life & how insignificant & small I as a human is, in the scheme of things.
I felt this connection last night as I watched the super moon rise. Absolutely stunning, breathtaking……I was awe struck.
🕊️♥️
We have city-dwelling foxes living in our neighborhood. Two of them came through the yard yesterday, slow and unafraid. You could tell how alert and responsive they were to every little thing in the environment. They were also relaxed. One of them was itchy with early stages of mange. They reminded me of how we not only provide an environment for these intelligent fellow city-dwellers, and shelter, but also we have a role in keeping them healthy. They eat mice that have been poisoned, it suppresses their immune systems, and they get mange–and some wonderful people let you order medicine for them by mail. All this to say, I not only felt deeply connected to the urban web of life, but also felt my own role with fellow creatures.
Thank you Drea.
I have hope,
dear Drea,
when I hear your story of caring for your urban foxes . . .
I think we all have a duty of stewardship
to our neighborhoods
and to this planet. ♥
It’s so beautiful that you care and take action!
Mostly, it has been when I’m out in nature, either with the people I love or out there by myself.
In moments of awe.
I feel most comfortable being around Ngoc. She’s become my biggest advocate. Having your spouse as that is the best feeling in the world, especially because you also go to sleep with them too. When I talk to her, everything releases. This is one place where I’m my true self without having to be a GM. Without any protective walls and having to pull strings for personal gain in the name of protection and leverage for my autonomy, I feel a deeper connection to all of life.
Beautiful, Loc.
When trees and grass return to green after long months of winter, it feels like the world is waking up again.
My Ngoc, it’s also the time of year when we can start going on more outdoor walks together too.
When walking around Walden Pond. Everyone I pass as well as the whole setting is a testament to a deep appreciation for the natural world, and to Thoreau’s presence
When walking around Walden Pond. Everyone I pass as well as the whole setting is a testament to a deep appreciation for the natural world, and to Thoreau’s presence
The two times I got to teach yoga at the US National Whitewater Center, surrounded by trees with over 40 others. The space where I taught was so peaceful, and I could really feel the energy of our natural surroundings along with that of everyone I led in practice. It feels good just thinking about it!
The mountain hikes I’ve done, all the times in the ocean on my surfboard – most especially when there wasn’t much surf, just a beautiful, calm ocean where I sat more than I surfed.
And while certain experiences offer a chance to feel that deep connection, through my practice, I’ve learned that I can feel it anytime. On my daily walks, sitting on the patio watching the birds and butterflies and seeing the occasional bunny hop by, conversations with others, preparing meals, and I can’t forget a good sound bath! We have them weekly at our studio and I am so looking forward to this Friday’s offering.
Such deep and beautiful experiences!
Sunnypatti, I find that it’s easier to feel a deeper sense of connection to all of life with an empty mind. This brings me up to most of my responses and comments to work on integrity. Prioritize honesty over “My Agendas.”