You Rack, I’ll Break
It’s strange ‘ya know, I’ve sat down to write a blog post a few times this week-having not only the time, but it was time not arguably filled by another activity: further proving that I blog more when I shouldn’t. So, I’m in the same situation now, but I feel it’s only right to post something, after all, I’m back to school and my priorities have changed.
I’m not much up for doing my old-school (npi) class breakdown list, because most of my classes are pretty simple, not even worth getting into. I’m loaded with electives this year, so that gives my schedule a much different pace than I’m used to. However, I still have an AP class (English) second bell, so at least I can keep some of my old routine. Other than that, it’s just simple classes through-out the day-I don’t even have to leave the building. (the sweet, sweet air-conditioned building) So despite that taking a seven hour chunk out of my day, five days a week-I don’t feel like I have much to say about it.
Spiritual Journey
Thoughts on the World, With a Little Negative Zen
So as some of you may know, I walk to school. It’s a dying practice, and before I dive deeper into it, I should note that my walk is only a brisk six-or-seven minute walk, consisting of 50% pavement and flat terrain. So I should disclose I have absolutely no room to complain on the matter. However, I don’t plan to complain, in fact just the opposite.
I love walking to school.
Why? Simple answer.
Pick the worst day you can imagine in your head. The ground is soaked with a two-day rain, along with seven inches of frozen grey slush once called snow-trees are frozen in an aura of glassy ice, and the wind-chill is in the negative double digits. Why did I have you picture this day? because that is one day I would rather walk to school than take the bus. One would say that I’m writing less about my love for walking-and more about my hatred for the bus. I guess you’re correct.
But the fact of the matter is that no matter what the sky dumps on me that morning, it’s no bother. A simple change of shoes, and maybe a scarf-I can live. I honestly feel a small part of me would be lost if I didn’t have the freedom to wake up fifteen minutes before I need to be in class, and can still make it-with deodorant.
So I’m defiantly not trying to brag-walking isn’t for everyone. And believe it or not, that day I described before would be a perfect in my eyes. (As odd as that may be) Near the last day of school last year, I was strolling down the sidewalk on a glorious seventy degree day, soaking up the sun and enjoying the perfect weather. I actually heard somebody driving by ask their friend why anyone would walk.
So while this small blurb is not really going anywhere, the point I’m trying to make is that I love my walk to school, every part of it. Carrying extra shoes, tracking the weather, jammin’ to my Zune, and getting to leave at 6:50 (with time to spare). So never let me complain about it, because deep down I wouldn’t trade it for the world.
Maybe not the world, but it would take a lot.
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I’d also like to make a small note. I’m still practicing meditation, so if anyone would like to give it a try, (and I highly recommend trying it) one of my favorite authors, blogger and spiritual heroes posted a instruction site about the proper way to practice Zazen (zen) meditation. Of course, you don’t have to follow any teachings or align with any religion, but regular meditation can do a world of good. So try it out! and if you have any questions or you’re more curious about it, leave me a comment or e-mail.
Also, points to Brad Warner for using the Suicide Girls. :D
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And what else is funny, there is a practice of walking zazen, combining the mediation you do, with simply walking around where it is you normally meditate. However, I don’t see any appeal to it. Despite it being a combination of two of my favorite things, too much of a good thing just isn’t right.
Admin’s Update
Keeping You Posted
I updated my about me section, which I’m absolutely in love with. It’s taken me weeks to crank something about, because I seemed to stumble upon a writer’s block that I couldn’t break. So all three sections are completed. (no more lame “coming soon” shit) I also added a subscription page. It’s not that exciting, considering you only should need to visit it once-but it gives a brief description of RSS, as well as the ability to subscribe via email-if you’re into that kind of thing.
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Awesome, it’s good to get some thoughts down.
Have a good day. Be well.
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