A MEDITATIVE MOMENT IN WAIKIKI

[schlomo]

A Meditative Moment

Yesterday, midway on my walk, I encountered some exceptionally strong trade winds. At one point, I found a very large plastic bag swirling at my feet. I tried to pick it up, but it eluded me. A fierce wind then lifted it toward the upper floors of a nearby condo. Instead of continuing on my walk, I gazed at the aerodynamic wrapper as it almost smashed against a lanai, then reversed itself and plunged across a school yard, flapping maniacally. Without warning, a gust of wind smacked the wrapper to the ground where it scurried underneath an SUV. The erratic flight of the wrapper enthralled me from beginning to end.

Although I am not wired for meditation, my wife has convinced me that I do meditate in my own way: Besides my connection with the wind-blown wrapper, other things have mesmerized me throughout my life: the haunting aura of snowfalls, the stunning voice of an operatic diva, ocean waves buffeting volcanic rocks, symphonic crescendos, wispy clouds hovering over mountains, vivid rainbows, and surreal sunsets.

Oops!  And of course, my wife, who has entranced me ever since we met 55 years ago.

[jonibee]

You literally stopped and "smelled the roses" which people dont seem to do as much anymore..Taking time to observe and listen and be mesmerized by the happenings..I found youe post very interesting to read and brought back memories of how many times I had watched a balloon rise and followed it with interest until it disapperared wondering where it would finally descend...