Self-awareness...  Being in the moment...  Focus...  Meditation...  Spirituality...

Call it what you will.  I am trying a little harder of late to just... be...

Earlier this evening - shortly after I returned from "Down the Hill" [Down the Hill is euphemism for Palm Springs or any other location not up here in the High Desert - this lingo is used by locals.  I use it.  Does that make me a local?]

Anyway, shortly after I returned, I sat out front and watched the sunset.  Or started to.  Then, I decided there was something else I needed to do; and I jumped up.  Then, I reminded myself to sit.  To be still.  To stay away from the phone, to just be.  Finally, after another half dozen false-starts, I managed to sit and marvel at an exceptional desert sunset.  When the conditions are right, oh my...  Indescribable.

I'm getting a little better at tuning out and enjoying thoughtful me time.  I'm ready to start formally meditating.

Just wanted to note that this is all part of the process.

Received today:


"You are the most complete teacher I've every had and by that I mean stats is only a fraction of what you've taught me. You'll get through this cuz in the end, you are the man. Much love, Mr. P."

Thanks, Tyler.

Good night all.