state of mindfulness, cut short

i had a high chance of going out this afternoon after a busy morning, but i didn't. sometimes, i think of staying out of the house in saturday afternoon as sacrosanct. i have to break it today, though. i grabbed the just-baked banana loaf in the kitchen and my favorite english breakfast tea (despite the high temperature outside) and settled myself on the dining table.

i've got many things lined up to do but at least for now, i want to respect the moment by giving myself a rest. it's a treat to be in communion with your spirit, free from any demands. away from the crowd. just me alone and my thoughts. this state of mindfulness doesn't pass by very often. i need to inhale it, savour it and let it penetrate my being. that by itself is sufficient to recharge, to have enough energy for the rest of the day.

the air from the fan is enough to break the heat. the noise in the background are the symphony of car horns, the caws of the crows and the laundry machine. the afternoon beckons for a nap. yet, i'm too selfish (or selfless) to give in to it. i want to stay awake and let the hours slowly pass by.

..... until the little one popped out of the room... and headed towards my direction. it's time to go back to a more true-to-life mindfulness with lots of screams and negotiations ;-)

up and happy