Today at lunch, I found myself drawn to the church gardens across the road from my office, a serene oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. Seeking a moment of tranquillity, I settled on my camping chair beneath the shade of a silver birch and closed my eyes to meditate. The gentle breeze rustling leaves and the distant chirping of birds formed a soothing symphony that lulled me into a peaceful state. What I believed to be a brief five to ten-minute respite stretched unexpectedly, as when I finally opened my eyes, almost an hour had passed.
During that time, I experienced something profoundly real yet indescribable. It was as though I had touched upon a deeper, more interconnected aspect of existence. The sensation was not one of dreams or fleeting thoughts but rather a vivid, almost tangible awareness that transcended my usual perceptions. The clarity and intensity of this experience left me both awed and puzzled.
Once back in my office I immediately began writing. Words flowed from me in an unbroken stream, almost as if guided by an unseen hand. Each sentence seemed to crystallize the elusive feelings and insights I had encountered in the garden. The act of writing felt as natural as breathing, and within a short span, I had written a very short, but I feel totally complete verse.
Since that remarkable experience, my perception of the world has subtly shifted. Life seems more clearer, my mind feels more in the moment, and even the mundane seems imbued with a newfound significance. It’s as if a veil has been lifted, revealing a layer of reality that was previously hidden from view. This experience has left me both curious and contemplative, eager to understand the nature of the shift and the potential it holds for my ongoing journey.
Everything
Breath a gentle breeze, carrying worries away,
thoughts like clouds, drifting serenely by.
Silence blooms, a kingdom of peace.
Mind a mountain, rooted, strong, but quiet.
Self dissolves, it’s part of the universe.
I am a leaf, tree, sky, ground, all the in-between,
the wind whispers to me, you are everything.
