magical beauty all around us...
Today is the first day of my 21 Days of Hiking Suhaeng. I plan to do special hikes every morning for the next few weeks. Combination meditation, workout and adventure. Sedona is rich with beauty, but it is the type of beauty you feel as well as see. I am creating an opportunity to enjoy it more, while strengthening my body. My first hike was on Boynton Canyon Trail. I underestimated its length, but I really enjoyed the simple challenge. Within the first 10 minutes I felt energized. Incredible flowers delighted my eye, while the playful scampering of lizards entertained my ears. The birds were also intriguing, especially the hummingbirds. However, the thing that surprised me most was the ever shifting mini-climates inside the canyon. At one point I was under the shadow of a gargantuan red rock formation and I felt a coolness so deep I forgot I was thirsty. There were also little sauna spots that felt like pulsing radiation.
It was an enjoyable walk and I felt powerful warmth in my dahn jon (energy center below the navel and between 2nd and 3rd chakras). I am someone who endures frequent sinus pressures and allergy symptoms. But I walked out of that forest and off that trail today with super-clear sinuses and deep breathing. It was more than a walk, it was a healing experience. I felt so connected that I did some ki gong along the way, in precious spots along the path.... Of course, some may attribute these feelings to the nearby vortex. I don't doubt that, but I did not make it to the vortex today. The trail was longer than I had anticipated and I had to get back to the world of work and responsibility. Here are some glimpses....
views from Boynton Canyon Trail
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