Just Being

I'm finally In!

Master of the Hammock

"Nothing in all creation is so like God as stillness". Meister Eckhart

OK, part of the major learning these two weeks, especially for yours truly, is about slowing down and being instead of frantically doing. John of God is only at the Casa on Wed, Thurs, and Friday. The rest of the time the Casa is open but only for meditation, crystal beds, prayer, etc.

So, now that Joanne's 24 hr bedtime is up, we are facing four days of "nothing to do". Get this - the entities say NO exercise of any kind for 8 days after surgery - not even 15" walks! No Quigong, no yoga - NADA! I was so looking forward to renting the old rusty one speed bikes they have in this village and riding around. That's out. My eight days is up, however, on Wed.

So, what is there "to do?" Well, walk the labyrinth, read, write, meditate, take pictures, sit in the garden - and LIE IN A HAMMOCK! One of my realizations is that I have hammock issues.

I went to lie in this thing - and immediately flipped over - head over heels and really hurt my hip and back. Interesting. I'm hammock impaired. We actually have one at home - but it hasn't been out of the storage closet for over three years! I obviously need some training - lots of time for that. Joanne has it down as you can see in the picture.

I have never moved so slowly, intentionally and mindfully for this long - except after major surgery on my legs or feet. There is nothing to rush to or for. Quite enlightening!

What are we going to do tomorrow? Watch the sunrise - and then ...