Meditating Alongside the Hudson River
Early this morning, I found myself sitting alongside the Hudson River, totally mesmerized by its beauty as the wind blew strongly on a frigid day in #NewYorkCity.
With the sun shining brightly, I couldn’t help but notice the beautiful yellowish tint reflecting on the top of the river, which began to soothe my mind.
To add to what was quickly becoming a serene experience, I started to hear and concentrate on a loud whistling sound generated from the force of the brutal December wind.
The next thing I knew, an arctic blast crashed up against my body, sending a chill up my spine; however, it was of no consequence because I was too busy being engrossed in this pleasant moment!
And, as if that were not enough, I also felt a powerful vibration beneath my feet, which I realized was the reason for the intensity of the waves rippling on top of the cold Hudson River.
As you’ve come to expect from me, I soon drifted into a meditative state of being and snapped out of it 12 minutes later when I heard one of my female neighbors yelling out my name — Anthony!
After hearing the sound of my name from her lovely voice, I turned around and looked deep into her pretty hazel eyes, and as soon as we made eye contact, she said, “good morning.”
Being the fine gentleman I am, I responded in kind, and of course, she reciprocated with this adorable smile on her face; then, we had an insightful conversation about meditation.
During our talk, I complimented my friend on her dark brown hair with highlights, blowing in the wind, as she giggled like a college girl due to my irresistible charm. Lol!
Immediately after that delightful exchange, we embraced for a warm hug, said happy holidays to each other, and proceeded to walk gleefully in opposite directions.
Friends, as I made my way towards the ferry, I was in sync with nature and felt peaceful inside. Then, out of nowhere, the words of this journal entry began to flow through my mind, just like the water flowing fluidly in the iconic Hudson River!
Once I finished capturing my thoughts into my Evernote journal app, the universe suddenly whispered in my ear, kindly telling me to share this experience and the accompanying images with you tonight.
The underlying message of this story is #love, #peace, #friendship, and the value of #mindfulness. Thus, I post this message on this platform out of the goodness of my heart! ❤
By now, you know I share these stories on LinkedIn with pleasure and with a sense of purpose. Moreover, I am truly humbled and inspired by the many of you who have sent me direct messages, thoughtfully communicating that writing and taking pictures are my gifts.
So as we prepare to spend time with our loved ones on Christmas day and reflect on things we are thankful for, please know that I am grateful for our connection and honored to be a part of your #LinkedIn community.
Before I go and hop on the NY Waterway ferry, I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas! 🎄
#2021wins
