Sunburn and enightenment /July 26, 2013

What did I learn in Turkey this week?

A number of things, but most importantly, do not listen to Adyashanti without sun cream!

If ever there was a lesson in 'whole body' presence this was it. Whilst my mind was tying itself in knots trying to dissolve my ego, the sun was busy dissolving the skin on my hamstrings (a part of my body which rarely sees the light of day!). 

I was so busy seeking the way to the 'moment' that I was missing the moment in the process.  My body got its own back with the resultant sun burn claiming my attention for most of the next day!  The bizarre contrast of white, red and brown as you progressed further down my legs meant that any egoic notion around how I looked had no option but instant dissolution (every cloud has a silver lining I guess)!

Whilst the Adyashanti tapes were great and the books I read inspiring and exciting, it was a useful reminder that sometimes it is enough to be still, let go of the searching and enjoy what is!

Love

Bill