A Day In the Park

Sunday 11.4.07 a group of us convened in the Rockefeller State Preserve for a short jaunt and some Dahn Mu Do style exercise. The fresh air was exhilarating and through the walk those that could keep their focus used the time for Jang Saeng Walking meditation, enhancing the inspiring autumn color; refreshing the mind and the body.

It was the second time the Bedford Hills Dahn Hak Yoga center had visited the park. Utilizing the time in the simple standard fashion - to enjoy nature in its many aspects and to also connect ourselves to it. Some prefer to sit, bask and soak, in the glory and amazement that is our world around us. Reflecting through the mind of the myriad memories that become the rich depth, breath, and height of our existence.

Allowing the majesty of the intricacies of life to hold them in wonder. Others can't help but to allow the energy to flow through them like water over a dam in the height of the rainy season. Pouring forth words, postures, gestures, and tones explaining the plight and ridiculousness of the entirely complex and confusing tapestry that life is.

Some are inspired with happiness and freedom and the only demonstration is to run with arms wide and a chest full of tasty autumn air; the damp leaves, wood and pond water.

For us it was a healing experience. We have a community here in the Bedford Hills center, all are welcome and your place is only designed by your desire to reach out to others. So simple and so easy we enjoyed the company and didn't dawdle nor were we hasty. As always there is much for each of us to do for what we've prioritized our life for, but here we came together to share our energy and time. Graciously fulfilling ourselves and each other enjoying the contact with nature and our world.