I’m doing deep breathing exercises and noticing how the air meets resistance when I breathe in. So, I keep going until I feel the air flowing more freely. Now, I hear the swoosh of traffic coming through a small opening in the window ~ splashing water from a recent rain. I hear ringing in my ears ~ tinnitus from years of rock concerts. It doesn’t bother me; I still listen to music at high volume. When I pay attention, I notice how it masks the other sounds in the room. Then I think about how it interferes with voices on television ~ or conversations in a crowded room. I watch this train of thought flow until it vanishes. Next, I hear the sound of my internal editor going around in a crazy loop ..revising words on a paper I’m writing. When I pay closer attention, it gets self-conscious, picks up a notebook computer ..and goes into another room. I’m sitting here wondering what else is going to happen ..not anticipating anything specific.
I was just leaving Osmosis enzyme baths as Teller walked up to the porch, I couldn't help but ask, "Did you come for the paradox special?"
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean? (I heard him talk!)
"I'm leaving with a stimulating relaxation."
He laughs.
Paradox special ..(lol)
ReplyDeleteHow true, relaxing can sometimes be brutal
I am someone who has no flipping clue how to meditate. But breath I can do.
ReplyDeleteI have started deep breathing every night when I get in bed. I breathe 2 different ways and I tell you what. I cannot remember how I end up falling asleep.