simplicities in life.

[tiedye]

This may sound boring, or trivial to you, but I had a really great evening. I climbed a tree and smoked a joint while watching the rain lightly splash against the water on the lake and stayed there for nearly two hours listening to music and relaxing. Then I bought 4 bags of peanut M&Ms and goofed around catching them in my mouth. After that, I went and swung on a swing for a good hour and a half, before coming home and drinking a cup of hot chocolate.

It made me realize that we get too caught up in our lives to just appreciate the fact that there's a lot in life that doesn't involve responsibility, stress, or expectation. The amazing thing is, I felt like I accomplished more for myself tonight than I have since I moved out on my own and started my adult life. Life is far too short to worry all the time, or try to make something of yourself every waking moment. For a short while, time stood still for me and I just existed. I didn't strive, I didn't age, I didn't accomplish. I just existed. Life couldn't be better.

What I really want to know is, how often do you actually take time out of your busy life to just chill and meditate? I don't mean to sit cross-legged (but you can if you want) and hum, but to just get away? If life ever gets under your skin, just climb a tree and smoke a joint.. in whatever way you see fit. It's really great to be alive.

[decypher]

I wish i had time for such luxeries. I had some great times like that this summer, getting in touch with nature etc.

But everyone realizes, sooner or later, that you can't sit around all day eating M&M's and smoking weed if you want to succeed. The world is out there for you to accomplish things, not necessarily monetary ends but possibly making a difference or doing something productive.

I think there is a difference in taking time to relax and ground yourself then just "climbing a tree and smoking a joint" when things get stressful. Thats a form of escapism. I do find clarity in music when i have the chance.

[Revolver]

then the drugs were off and you fall out of your tree you frucking tree hugging hippy douche bag.>.
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.psyce!...im just playing. sounds like a neat little expereince you had there. i had something like that when i tripped down to wreck beach a few years ago and hiked up those sand dune- like patches just off of the trail at towerbeach. found a cool little spot overlooking the ocean and just sat there...alone..and sparked a jay. it was sweet.

[LeeBrat]

well..i dont meditate persay...but i go to the gym/run/work out for at least an hour 5-6 days a week. thats my "relaxing time" . especcially when im rumming, i can be myself, listn to nothing but the sind in the trees, clear my mind..and of course..enjoy "runners high"
I also draw and paint alot. sometimes ill spend hours doing it. totally loosing track of time.

[tiedye]

^^
painting sounds like meditation to me. Meditation comes in all forms, be it spinning on your tables, painting on your canvas, sitting in a tree, jogging, or lying on your bed listening to music. It's just the time you spend with your inner thoughts.

[clearist]

My meditation comes form driving.

Not in traffic... hell no. But i just find it wicked relaxing. I spend a lit of time with myself through my current job, and i have insomnia so i can spend hours staring at the ceiling just thinking while trying to get to sleep. as scary as it might sound... driving is the only time i have to just turn my brain off. It keeps me ocupied enough that im not bored but im not thinking about anything in perticular. Not to mention throwing on a good cd and just letting it play.

When i try and get away, im trying to just leave myself behind for a little while. Im pretty wound up. When i start to think for an extended period of time (otherwise known as when i try to go to sleep) i begin to think about what if's, what could have been's, and what never happened's, and it just brings me down. I can get away from all that with a good CD and a full tank of gas.


So i guess what im trying to say is "to each their own." But dont get me wrong, somtimes i love nothing more than to just sit and think. My ex-gf actually kind of found my periods of silence to be a bit annoying. haha. I guess im not one of those people that feels that a conversation must always be going on.

[decypher]

^^ Yeh going for a late night drive always used to help me relax when i lived in the suburbs. Something about the quiet of the road when theres not many people around. Especially if you life somewhere with lots of forests.

[Revolver]

i used to have a really really bad habit of stealing my parents car really late at night and just drive around for hours.

i would drive someplace far like a park or to the beach just to get out and have a cigarette and drive home.

i would also drive to places of my youth, elementary schools and the sort...of course when it was 3 am and no one was arround.

i would sit and have a smoke and reflect....

those were the days.....

[LeeBrat]

Originally Posted by decypher

^^ Yeh going for a late night drive always used to help me relax when i lived in the suburbs. Something about the quiet of the road when theres not many people around. Especially if you life somewhere with lots of forests.

i used to go driving late at night lots, when i lived on the island. now i live up in the mountains...so "just to go for a drive" costs alot of money going up and down the hills. on the other hand, when its summer, i can take off my T-top, turn up the music, and enjoy the sun and fresh air...so relaxing :)

[tiedye]

^^
that sounds nice. the closest thing I've got to a t-top is sandals.

[LeeBrat]

^^aww :p sandals are dope too. one day you can come driving with me

[tiedye]

Originally Posted by Twisted~AngelX

^^aww :p sandals are dope too. one day you can come driving with me

I don't get into cars with ladies I don't know anymore... not after the last time. . . .

[Chewy]

hey.. shes alright... but still keep an eye on her

[LeeBrat]

Originally Posted by tiedye

I don't get into cars with ladies I don't know anymore... not after the last time. . . .

ooo,, sounds like an interesting story...what happened????

[tiedye]

haha, trust in Chewy, I do. Go for a drive, I just might.

[Chewy]

i did yoga for a little while back.. It really relaxed me.. Gave my mind a break.. for an hour of the day your not worrying about anything and thinking of what you have to do. it was really enjoyable.. I should try to get back into it again

[tiedye]

Originally Posted by Twisted~AngelX

ooo,, sounds like an interesting story...what happened????

let's just say I'll never look at Chinese Checkers the same way ever again.

[tiedye]

Originally Posted by Chewy

i did yoga for a little while back.. It really relaxed me.. Gave my mind a break.. for an hour of the day your not worrying about anything and thinking of what you have to do. it was really enjoyable.. I should try to get back into it again

yeah, I've been considering it lately. Sounds relaxing. I was told it's an aok way to get back into shape too. I eat way too much at work.

[LeeBrat]

i miss yoga! i havent done it since the island..

[Chewy]

yoga is good

[ebbomega]

The one saving grace that I have that makes me content enough with this city is that Queen Liz park is a ten minute walk away from my place. Definately makes not being in the Cowichan Valley a little bit nicer.

I miss Soulstice on the peak of Mt. Prevost though.

[Liqwid]

wholey shit........i sooo would wanna do that right now.......

all i see when i go out side is concrete everywhere......

i used to live in pitt meadows/maple ridge

and honestly getting away to something simple and quite is only missed when........

i miss it sometimes......

.dalyn.

[Magi]

Originally Posted by tiedye

This may sound boring, or trivial to you, but I had a really great evening. I climbed a tree and smoked a joint while watching the rain lightly splash against the water on the lake and stayed there for nearly two hours listening to music and relaxing. Then I bought 4 bags of peanut M&Ms and goofed around catching them in my mouth. After that, I went and swung on a swing for a good hour and a half, before coming home and drinking a cup of hot chocolate.

It made me realize that we get too caught up in our lives to just appreciate the fact that there's a lot in life that doesn't involve responsibility, stress, or expectation. The amazing thing is, I felt like I accomplished more for myself tonight than I have since I moved out on my own and started my adult life. Life is far too short to worry all the time, or try to make something of yourself every waking moment. For a short while, time stood still for me and I just existed. I didn't strive, I didn't age, I didn't accomplish. I just existed. Life couldn't be better.

Awesome stuff...I think many people need to be reminded of what you wrote down.

[tiedye]

^^
me so wise.

[justa~gurl]

i used to love climbing trees, but i haven't done that in a long time though.
i'll make it a goal during the summer . :p

living in maple ridge has it's benefits

i think i have the oppurtunity to take a lot of time for myself, but i think the time where i meditate or appreciate the things around me the most is when i am traveling around on the bus or walking around while listening to my music. i just watch the world go by and notice the little things, think about it.. write about random thoughts that come to pass. i find i do my best writing while i'm on the bus, making up stories about a strangers day/life. i love walking around and finding leaf prints on the sidewalk under a layer of rain. an empty tire swing. an old couple who still hold hands. It's all very simple, yet manages to raise a lot of thoughts and imagination