Enchanted Boynton Canyon Trail

For Independence Day I decided that I should hike a Vortex trail. I chose Boynton Canyon Trail. This time, I was able to complete the journey to the trail's end.Click on the photo above for a link to a photo album of my hike.


This time, I moved more quickly along the trail. But that did not stop me from experiencing the magic and enchantment of this trail. They say this is the only Vortex that combines "male" and "female" energies. I know it's a very special place with a very special feeling. When I reached the top of the trail, I found a nice flat space for meditation.I started with Dahn Jon breathing, since the climb at the end almost winded me (high altitude climbing). Then basic sitting meditation, focusing on my breathing. After that, I moved into Brain Wave Vibration. It felt really great around my neck and shoulders. Sometimes Brain Wave Vibration takes you into deep meditation, theta wave zone. Often, it also relaxes small muscles and joints, which opens you up to deeper meditation. Today it was both for me. In this deeper relaxed state, I left my hands open on my knees. I began to feel warmth over the center of my palms. These are special pressure points called "Chang Shim." They are sometimes referred to as outer chakras. The warmth increased and my hands, wrists and arms grew more relaxed.

I finished my meditation by doing "Ji Gam" or energy meditation. As you breathe, you focus on the sensations of Ki energy on your hands. Moving the hands toward and then away from each other. Usually, we keep our eyes closed during Ji Gam since it helps maintain the concentration. However, I had the sense and feeling that I should open my eyes. When I did a gold hummingbird flew in front of my face and hovered near my left eye for about 30 seconds. I was so delighted that my Ji Gam practice felt powerful, substantial and expansive. Later as I walked back down the trail I kept seeing hummingbirds flying near me. A rare and special treat!

The photo album includes some of the views from my mediation spot, as well as interesting trees and great walls of red rock along the trail. I don't yet know what this experience has to do with independence, but I do feel that I gained some insight today about how I relate to people. How I did in the past and how I have changed. I am happy for where I have grown to, but I see room for improvement. I am grateful for the lesson.