Somewhere out of the blue (or perhaps it was always part of my blueprint...), I decided to go on a camping adventure to the Lakes. With my tent, stove and an adequate supply of whiskey, I set off to beautiful Buttermere where I pitched up next to a flowing stream. I spent my days hiking, swimming, meditating, practicing tai chi and yoga on mountain tops, and my nights feasting like a queen and reading in my nylon home.
Whilst searching for new spots to pitch my tent each day I was constantly aware of the pure beauty of my environment and the peacefulness or nature. I realised the importance of enjoying this beauty but not to desire its exclusive possession for myself. Like all things in life, it's important not to indulge in either pleasure or pain, to cling to good or bad, happiness or sorrow; because it this wanting and attachment that leads to suffering. Knowing that the only constant in life is that everything changes, we can free ourselves from desire and enjoy the present moment without craving for it to last longer.
He who binds to himself a joy
Does the winger life destroy
But he who kisses the joy as it flies
Lives in eternity's sun rise.
'Eternity' - Blake
Listening to: 'Where did you sleep last night?' - Leadbelly
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