“In this world of onrushing events the act of meditation – even just a “one-breath” meditation – straightening the back, clearing the mind for a moment – is a refreshing island in the stream.” Gary Snyder
One-breath
Monte Stevens
Retired. Having fun with photography. Journal daily. Meditate daily. Learning haiku/poetry. Have a love for fountain pens.
2 Comments
Cedric
I suppose these are appropriate words for the times despite Snyder having written them some decades ago (?). Still, I wonder, why do we continue to seek islands when the stream is where it’s at? 🙂
Monte Stevens
I know nothing about this author until a few minutes ago. The quote was found on twitter and struck a cord with me, primarily to the idea of those moments of “one-breath” meditation. I had never really paid much attention to the last line and will need to sit with that for a while.
We awoke to a dusting of snow, 23 degrees (F) temperature and overcast skies. Hope all is well for you.