Day 322, Friday, November 22, 2024

Day 322, Friday, November 22, 2024

Reflections

Inspiration

How do you know what you are passionate about? How do you know what a “fire in the belly” feels like? For me it was attempting to answer the primordial human questions: Where did I come from, What is the purpose of my life, and Where will I go after I die? It was sheer curiosity and a fear of death. I discovered some answers in making art, getting deeper into writing, finding my mentor friend within me, and traveling around the country and the world. Those experiences settled my mind, expanded my heart, thinned my ego. I was wholeheartedly devoted to them, and they turned into my passions, my ecstasy, my life.

When the feeling of wonder and awe passed through me, it was as if dopamine coursed through my nerves. It encouraged me to be bold and courageous. In the beginning I was intimidated but I took baby steps. My attention was focused and my intention sure-footed. I did not rush toward the future but patiently walked in the present. Curiosity has been my constant companion.

My practice did not develop quickly. But it grew surely as I worked hard to cultivate each discipline. When the disciplines came together, it was like a lightning strike. Ideas from the aesthetics, philosophy, and world religions took me beyond myself. I became aware that my daily routine benefitted me in more than one way. One of my purposes of life became to share the practice with others. My cup now overflows as it serves other writers and creative minds. Being fully alive pushes away the fear of death.

Journal Prompt

How has Writing Meditation Practice helped you live several notches “finer” or “better” than your ordinary life? Reflect upon this thought.

Today’s Practice

Meditation: “Arriving Home”
Read, reflect, and journal.