by T. Delaplain
Go With the Flow
by T. Delaplain
Lying on a mat with my head on a bolster, so relaxed in corpse pose, shavasana, breathing in relaxation.
“Imagine your breath, ebb and flow. Let any negative thoughts or cares evaporate. Immerse yourself.” Did I lock the car?
“Be the river, let any negative energy cascade over the falls.” I think I’m still afraid of heights?
“Feel the mist.” Is that an effing mosquito!?!
“Take another deep breath.” When was this mat last cleaned?
“Hear the gentle splash.” Did someone fart? Oh Buddha was that me?
I exhale and sprint to the exit, whispering namaste.
Take three deep breaths, exhale slowly and then let the words flow at Friday Fictioneers. Our host, Rochelle Wisoff will give you 100 words to find your own zen.
Tracey Delaplain, MD 
Teehee! Loved that story, Tracey. I enjoyed your selection of distractions. I used to love the meditation at the end of my yoga classes; it was always pleasurable, and sometimes quite profound.
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I’m usually a calm person until I lie down to meditate then I’m like a squirrel on crack.
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That’s one task ticked off for the day
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Not quite the relax and contemplation session they hoped for! Great fun Tracey 🙂
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I like the part about the fart.
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Hmm… I think your character has a ways to go on quieting their mind. I know how that feels!
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Absolutely brilliant, an active mind that refuses to be told what to do! Thanks for the chuckle Tracey!
Here’s mine!
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Yes. That is how it works for me, too. Morning meds were okay. Afternoons induced sleep. 🙂
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That’s how my brain is, too. I can’t let it out on its own. 😉 😀
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Hehehe. I prefer Yoga at home, much more relaxing. Great take on the prompt.
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I absolutely loved this! Basically what I go through every morning when I sit down to meditate!
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Me too but I keep trying
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I was right there with you. My practical mind has trouble with the meditation bit 🙂
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That was very amusing, Tracey! I loved this and can relate so much with the character. Great story! 🙂
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Lovely. It shows that there are so many distractions in our mind that truly relaxing does take effort.
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So funny. I do a few yoga classes, and as the relaxation part is ending and the leader says to start to stretch and move, that’s when I start to feel I can relax. Crazy.
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It’s so lovely to see you on here again, And that’s me, or it was before I realised I’d never quieten my raging mind.
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Thank you. My brain resists all attempts at taming.
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I enjoyed that meditative experience so much. Laughter is the best medicine of all. Cheers!
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Indeed, thank you
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Dear Tracey,
Isn’t amazing the thoughts that come to mind when you’re trying to clear it? Love this.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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