How to meditate
and walk dogs at the same time.
First you pull
on your dog walking togs. Sounds easy
enough, except when all four canine supervisors begin to micro manage the
process at the same time. Stress, right
off the bat. By the time the boots are
on and you have attached the leashes, they’re ready go. Out the door and down the street at a brisk
march to burn off last night’s ice cream and their enthusiasm.
The march gets
you breathing deeply and rhythmically, the endorphins kick in and you feel
wonderful. Soon you arrive at a dirt
road leading to an expanse of open fields and forest. You unclip the leashes and they’re off and
frolicking. You can march easily now, no
one pulling you this way and that. The sun is warm on your back, the air filled
with the sweet scent of wild grass and trees, and the gentle breeze off the
water cools your face. You set your mind
free, focusing only on the sensations your environment provides, reveling in
the oneness with the living earth, and feeding your soul from the sheer joy
your canine companions take in accompanying you through this wonderland.
At length you
reach the end of the path and it is time to clip the leashes back on. They are all panting now, tired and ready for
the long march home. There is no pulling
on the leash, they just trot along beside you, enjoying your company. You keep a steady pace, matching your
breathing to the rhythm of your boots on the pavement, lost in the magic of it
all.
You reach home,
unclip and hang up the leashes, give the dogs fresh water and a biscuit, then
settle in with your coffee and computer.
Meditation is finished, you are refreshed and ready for a Wednesday ROW80
check-in.
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