How to Grow Old the Right Way Up
Saturday 17th May 2014
19. Immortality
If a bird could stop
In the midst of its flight
And contemplate itself,
The miracle of stillness,
Perhaps it would be happy
What makes us so unhappy
Are yesterday; tomorrow;
What it was, what will be,
Between sorrow and hope.
What we had or we didn’t.
What will get or not;
What we were or we weren’t
What we will be or not.
If I could stop this instant
This smile, or this kiss
Or this air… or this me…
And so often it is possible, just by being present in the moment.
Patrissia Cuberos
Mindfulness is a way to be present, therefore, immortal: still, in and within the instant.
Hugh Poulton has been my most valued mindfulness and yoga teacher for many years.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
1. I am not a health practitioner of any description. The tips I will be giving are directly related to my personal experience and my experiences with family and friends who seem to have benefited from those tips. Please if in doubt, always consult a qualified practitioner.
2. With their permission I will be mentioning in these pages the names and expertise of many people who have contributed to my current state of health. See also the Links page. Whenever possible and relevant, I will be leading you to their websites or giving you a direct contact if you ask me. Nobody is or will be paying me or rewarding me in any way for doing so. I will be doing it because they are wonderful practitioners, to whom I owe much and to whom I am very happy to direct people to, for the benefit of all. I don’t and won’t recommend anyone whose help and expertise I haven’t experienced and benefited from directly.
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