The transition from an urban space to a natural one is often self-conscious. The being called “I” tries to experience walking in the woods. It takes a while to recognize I am thinking about experiencing, not experiencing.

Attention eventually turns to breathing. Breath settles the body. And finally just breathing—just walking—just hearing wind and bird calls—just smelling the pines and the snow.

Are we not ourselves nature, nature without end? ~ Stanislaw Lem

Pausing, paying attention, being still, deep listening, whatever you call it, brings us to an awareness that’s always available.

This podcast includes a short guided meditation at the end.

Resource The Many Faces of Nonduality

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