Bikes for Peace

Today I went for a bike ride as I often do as of late.  There is something truly peaceful about zipping around on a bike it’s always a spiritual experience for me.  When I’m rolling along on my hybrid bike my mind begins to wander and think of everyone living and working together and where I fit in the puzzle or if any of us fit at all.  Today I was riding my mountain bike(I’m bike rich due to the generosity of my brother) and it’s a completely different experience for me.  When I’m flying through the woods my mind does not have time to wonder I’m focusing on not crashing lol.  It keeps me focused like meditation does and everything falls away.  They both bring a sense of peace just in different ways.  I was glad I had that sense of peace when my bike went flying off a 6 food drop today and luckily I flipped off missing the drop.  It was a nice little roll  and I didn’t get hurt which is nice for me.  Today was a beautiful day all and all got to ride a bike, feed some ducks, say my prayers next to a river, do some studying and get some other stuff done.  Hope your day went well.

Peace Love Das

Always A Spiritual Angle

Today was a day not great not, horrible but I could definitely use a pick up.  As soon as I walked in the door instead of falling into the sofa trap right away I started on some yoga, ran thorugh the postures and breathing till I felt much much better.  It was just what I needed just the right angle for today but its not always sometimes my back is killing me and im unable to use that angle.  On those days I got right to meditation but some days with my head all twisted that is not an option but some spritual reading is or sometimes its a funny movie or helping someone else.  The point is there is always an angle to get that spritual door open a bit butnonce its cracked the other practices seem to come easier and easier. What angle worked for you today?

Peace Love Das

15 Seconds of Beauty

15 Seconds of Beauty at Buttermilk Falls

Beat

I am beat, it was a long hard day.  I was running from the time I got up at 0500 to right now at 2200.  Challenges came at me from every angle and while I was pissed at times I realized it was just a time in the day.  So at 1820 when my little lady got home from work we jumped at the chance to go for a quick bike ride, when we got back we goofed off a little with smiles and laughter.  Sure the second we got back in the house we were both back in work mode but the short break definitely reminded me why I keep going.  So when you’re beat and on your last starw remember to take a break and fight back with a laugh or a smile.

Peace Love Das

Sunday Beauty

Hudson

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The picture above is the view from one of my favorite hiking places.  I often walk along the cliffs of the Palisades overlooking the Hudson or journey down towards the rivers edge. The Hudson River gets a bad reputation due to pollution but if anyone is to blame for that it is us for sure.  There is so much beauty to be had no matter where you live but you might have to actually leave the house to find but you won’t be disappointed you did.

Peace Love Das

Geese Master

While hiking yesterday I got to witness this lovely man who walked at least 3 miles to feed these geese. I know not everyone loves geese but I think the are pretty cool animals. Anyway caught this guy feeding them along the banks of the river and thought it was pretty sweet.  Sorry to the Geese Master if he didn’t want me to post this.

Peace Love Das

15 Seconds of Beauty – Peanut Leap Falls

15 Seconds of Beauty – Peanut Leap Falls