The more I practice meditation the calmer I feel. I see things clearer; I am more observant of my day and life around me. As I spent time in nature during my morning and evening walks, I felt as if I was experiencing everything for the first time, even though I walk the same block every day. The only difference today was my mind was clear. So often we are bogged down with the constant bombarding of thoughts. Especially the negative ones, those are the worst as they suck your energy and remove your focus from the present moment and on to what happened or what could happen. When we begin to navigate through the jungle of our minds, cutting through all the challenges, we find in the center of that forest a peaceful place. To sit as an observer, silently, enjoying the quiet. Enjoying the scenery – this is where true beauty lies. Within us. We all seek to find this place. Sometimes it just more challenging for some than it is for others. It depends on what is going on in your life, what experiences, relationships, circumstances, thoughts you are having has a direct impact on the jungle you create in your mind. I believe that must be what a monk feels – for I found this space for a moment in time, imagine finding it again and again and again. How peaceful this must be? To capture this peace within us for a lifetime. Although, I am sure even monks have their fair share of thoughts that ripple their calm waters. It’s only natural as human beings to seek out problems to solve. We are wired this way. This is what I keep hearing in the wellness world. Our brains our wired to think a certain way. What if through all of these challenges we find a way to navigate a bit better? The next time you are on a walk – allow it to be a moving meditation. Without closing your eyes just see everything clearly in front of you, breath by breath. Be in search for this still, quiet place. It’s very beautiful when you find it. The cessation of thoughts, the calming of waves. Cutting through the jungle to find your sacred space.