Baldwin is a pretty humble trail. I went there on Friday because it is close to my house and not very challenging.I was a little tired that morning. Also, because Baldwin is so close to home, I have spent a lot of time there; it has a special resonance for me. Usually, I feel free and joyful on this trail. This time was different.
I think I was experiencing what we in Dahn Yoga call "myung hyun." Part of the healing process; from light to dark and back for a cleansing release of stagnant energy. I was walking around that beautiful garden-like space with an attitude. All these segments of frustration and disappointment start flashing through my brain--rapid fire. Thankfully, I was in walking meditation mode. I let those thoughts pass and did not focus on them. I only had to look around to recognize how much I have to be happy about. I did not try to suppress or analyze. Just watching them pass like storm clouds. I moved my legs, pressed my feet to the earth and circulated my energy. By the time I had returned to the end of the trail, so much of the energy was dripping away in cool sweat.
It was a great start to my day and opened my heart and mind for continuous reflective work. If you are reading this, I hope you too can reflect on and observe your thoughts, transforming them into something positive.
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