A narration of a recent silent sitting:
I sit, my bottom rests on a towel that lies over the sand. The instruction is to “Just Be.”
A thought sensation floats by “shouldn’t you be doing something other than this?”
I notice the sensation. Without conscious intention, a smile appears on my face.
Another sensation appears “you have other things you need to be doing.”
I notice without responding.
The thoughts linger, and that’s okay.
I notice.
The sun’s warmth is felt on my skin and gradually transitions from warm to hot.
I notice.
A bird flies overhead, so close the wind from its wings creates a breeze,
I notice.
The sound of the ocean waves gently washing up to the shore appears.
I notice.
The thoughts intensify “this is a waste of everyone’s time!”
The sensation is followed by a wave of anxiety.
The anxiety is housed within my stomach, creating a feeling as if someone is squeezing it gently.
I notice.
A thought asks “Who wastes their time sitting in silence anyways?”
Anxiety heightens.
I notice.
There is a void of thought.
I notice.
Another thought sensation appears “you overcame it! You successfully watched the thoughts pass.”
Happiness enters into the space.
I notice.
Then, there is nothing.
I notice.
Mahalo for reading! May you experience infinite peace and blessings!
With love and appreciation,
Candace