I have had such moments. They seem to happen during musical experiences usually at a festival and during a super long set at a phish show. They were almost in reach when I was singing regularly with other musicians. At one particular festival (Bonnaroo) laying on my stomach beneath a large tree with Medeski Martin and Wood in one ear and the Flaming Lips in another, I felt the heart beat of creation in my core. This experience was validated when I read an 8th grade novel called "Esperanza Waiting" (or something similar) with a student of mine.
Another time in my life when ordinary moments of mystic union seemed to be most frequent was when I was living alone on a large horse farm in North Carolina. My time on the farm in NC was filled with self discovery. This is where I first learned how to garden, cook, practice yoga and be content with myself. On this farm, I couldn't get basic cable. Without having the mind numbing past time of sitting in front of a screen, I found myself reading, writing, putting together puzzles and as I mentioned above, cooking, gardening and practicing yoga.
I was in my mid to late 20's during this time and it was a great period of self discovery. I look back on this time with admiration. I often wish I could manifest this mindset today, but I am not sure how to do it. So I've started with watching less tv, (since my husband isn't ok with getting rid of it all together), reading and writing more and I'm going to get back into a yoga routine.
Hopefully, as I surrender further into the way things are, I will manifest my basic nature and become luminous, clear, awake and whole once again.
Another time in my life when ordinary moments of mystic union seemed to be most frequent was when I was living alone on a large horse farm in North Carolina. My time on the farm in NC was filled with self discovery. This is where I first learned how to garden, cook, practice yoga and be content with myself. On this farm, I couldn't get basic cable. Without having the mind numbing past time of sitting in front of a screen, I found myself reading, writing, putting together puzzles and as I mentioned above, cooking, gardening and practicing yoga.
I was in my mid to late 20's during this time and it was a great period of self discovery. I look back on this time with admiration. I often wish I could manifest this mindset today, but I am not sure how to do it. So I've started with watching less tv, (since my husband isn't ok with getting rid of it all together), reading and writing more and I'm going to get back into a yoga routine.
Hopefully, as I surrender further into the way things are, I will manifest my basic nature and become luminous, clear, awake and whole once again.
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