It happened. I finally was able to do what I had longed to do for so long;going to the park and having some peace and quiet meditation.
This all came to be on the morning of last thursday. I had made tentative plans to come into work because I had the week off at the mansion. I woke up in the morning and got ready for work as my sister got ready for school. The first of many signs was the fact that we left the house rather late. By the time I dropped her off it was about ten to eight. As I hurriedly made my way to the freeway on ramp I noticed it was blocked off my a semi-truck. I quickly turned around headed towards the other on ramp about 1/2 mile down. As I drew closer the minutes creeped closer and closer to eight. As I stopped at the block before the on ramp I realized there was no way I was going to be able to get to work on time. I quickly made a right and headed home with plans in mind. Excitment filled me up as I climbed the stairs. I rushed into my room. I grabbed my portable altar and some food and headed out the door. I jumped into my car once again and this time made the drive up to my favorite park. All of this felt so natural. Like it was planned from the begining. I drove up to the empty lot and gathered my stuff to head to the park. As soon as I stepped out of my car I could hear the scilence and I immediately felt at peace. I went up the path to my favorite spot and settled down. I laid my huge altar cloth and removed my shoes. I undid the ribbon that tied my altar box shut. I laid it out, lit the candles, got the incense smoking and sat back and took it all in. Scilence and bliss were the only words at that moment.
I took a moment to just be and enjoy the birds chirpping, the sun shinning, and the cool feel of the earth under my feet. I didn't want to leave. I felt at home. I had finally answered the call of the spirits of nature and I didnt want to let go. I had awakened with the spirit of the park as the warm rays from the sun filled the area.
I wanted to show graditude to the nature spirits for giving me this opportunity. I had packed my self a sandwich. I unwrapped it and took a piece of the corner to give as an offering. I walked over the a small pine tree standing proud before me and laid the morsel down along with a sprikling of water I had and said a thank you. I enjoyed my sandwich and had breakfast with the birds. After all the sitting I wanted to lay down and treat my eyes to the beautiful clear blue sky. I could feel my spirit float into the sky and soar above the trees. A gentle breeze blew in and picked the leaves off the ground. Oh how I love the sound of leaves dancing across the ground in the breeze. Everything was quiet and the park was teeming with life. It was my perfect place. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, back to nature.
