Experiencing Life

Every person who gives time to writing is experiencing life in some form, but so are the animals, trees and rocks. I wonder if I have ever been a rock remaining still as I experienced tumultuous weather or was thrown into a pond. What an odd concept. But I think it might be easier to be a rock experiencing the moment than a human with a racing mind carrying me around the planet at 0mph to 60mph.

This is why I study and teach T’ai Chi Chih, a moving meditation. During my practice, I learn to be mindful of my body’s movements and the feelings I experience. I learn to let go of extenuating activities and worries that invade my life.

I recently began taking yoga classes, which offers another opportunity to be in the moment, to be mindful of movement and the lack of it. To be still and focus in another practice helps me release the hubbub of what is happening around me.

Life has been a whirlwind of activities, most of which were not planned very far in advance. Opportunities brought with them a price and a concern for expenses. There was a lovely wedding to attend 800 miles away, a wonderful conference 500 miles in another direction, an anniversary weekend away, and then an opportunity to repair our rapidly deteriorating deck. Yes, that too was accomplished as I took note of our decreasing bank account.

As a retiree, raises and bonuses are bestowed by the universe, exactly when needed – rather than as an assurance. We must trust it will come.

The only way to move through it all is to find peace within my TCC practice, to find joy in holding a yoga pose. The angels also urged me to continue to do things I love. Zumba is one. Yes, it is exercise, but more importantly it is fun. So I did lots of Zumba and, at 68 years old, I find gratitude for completing the hour.

While feeling joy, I forget my concerns and relax my body. The energy flows more easily through my body; healing of all sorts continues.

As the year rolls forward, facing new concerns for our accounts, I spend some days feeling angst. I then return to my TCC practice, mindful that today all is well. I continue my daily TCC practice and yoga lessons, as I like being in the moment and forgetting worldly concerns. In those moments the universe shows me there is nothing to be concerned about. I have peace in my heart and angels all around – as long as I remain mindful that they are there for me always. Namaste.