Quit Moments on a Mountainside

 

 

I move my chair into the sunlight for warmth this cool morning

and scan the wall of deep green forests all around.

In preparing myself to do a “sit” for some minutes, I choose a sacred word –

 Welcome Indwelling Spirit

being alert to sensations and feelings –

warmth on my back, a slight tension in my shoulder -

the pure pleasure of being here - peacefulness.

I hear a bird’s dim twitter - a sound in the silence.

Silence is seldom totally silent!

The quiet is disturbed by a squawking crow but soothed by the gurgling brook.

I have nothing else to do at this time but notice.

Voicing my sacred word, I take in the surroundings and the sensations inside.

Tupence comes to sit next to me, her nose and ears alert to her surroundings.

From deep in her throat comes a faint growl

 What is her sensation? Fear? Danger?

 Slowly breathe in – then breathe out - sink into the feelings

Welcome – Welcome - Welcome

Let go.

Let go of my desire for security, affection and control

and embrace this moment - just as it is.