A party in town

The summer days just started only. But, the days are getting really hot.

I usually walk from the last subway station to my home during summer.  That is just me and my thoughts walking home.

Some days, I tend to be mindful of my surroundings. How many things we see but not really see every day?

Pigeons and other birds near the intersection is not a surprise. some days, they are on the floor looking for food. Some will be having romantic dances. 

This particular evening last week, I saw them sitting on top of a building. 

Are they having a good time there? What are they talking to each other? I kept wondering!

 Armed with my phone, I  catch few shots. But, they are very far to get a nice photo with a phone camera. 

To get that much nearer, I used the zoom on the phone. The birds flying down to sit with their friends create some movement. But, they are on the side. 

I think the second one is better. Any suggestions or tips?

I thought the birds are free of worries and have the freedom to fly. But, actually, are they having a worry-free life? do they have anxiety about having enough for tomorrow? Do they think of death? 

It is nice to imagine it is a party and fun. Isn't it?

Bindu

Mindfullness

We all heard "Be Mindful" . That means, be careful, be in the moment etc, right?
I was introduced to Mindfulness meditation few weeks back. The course was led by Mr.Lou Carcasole of Radical Growth.

Mr. Carcasole started as an Engineer and at present he is a meditation instructor. 
Through the course, he taught us to be carefully put our attention to the breathing and to our mind , but not responding to the stories our mind is telling us.
I had the belief that meditation is the  state where we don't have any thoughts at all. He said, it is being noticing what the thoughts are and not physically responding to them. 
In this world of stress filled days, Mindfulness Meditation is a great tool to reduce the stress and to be more aware of our thoughts and situations.
To me the seven weeks course is a real eye opener to listen to my inner thinking process. It taught me I don't have to act upon what my mind tells me. 
Most of us are angry at hurtful things other people did or said to us. With mindfulness meditation, we can just watch those events like a movie and can stay without getting emotionally responding.

I strongly recommend Mr.Lou Carcasole's classes to anybody interested in Mindfulness. 
You can visit his website RadicalGrowth and know more about it. 

NB: I am not paid or compensated in any way for this recommendation.

Bindu