And the Pendulum Hits Full Swing

Today has been a magically delicious Sunday, drinking chai, relaxing with friends, catching up and cooking Sunday brunch. I can feel my body start to unwind, soaking up the benefits of a simple environment.

It has been another lovely return to my adopted hometown. And for the first time since I left nearly three months ago, I feel like I can stop running and start breathing. My body is in knots, but I can feel that it will not last long.

I am considering whether to join a meditation retreat for the next ten days, as a way to break back into my world of meditation and quiet living. I spent much of my time in the west drinking and socializing, and now it's time for the pendulum to swing back to the other side.

Of course it is not ideal live on a pendulum. I have everything, but I see now that the only way I can ever achieve real freedom is through self-discipline. In one way I am back to square one: Meditation is once again the sole priority. But in another way I have made progress by reaffirming the priorities through personal experience. I see my path as a series of circles - or cycles - that climbs slowly higher. Each time I return to the same conclusions but always with a new, enriched perspective.

I believe it is too early for me to properly articulate anything. So I'll just say that I'm back and what an immense relief it is...!

hari om!

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