In honor of the International Day of Yoga, we’re
asked to consider yoga in our Wednesday writing.
I’m sharing my shortcomings (sigh)!
Submitted to Poets United Midweek Motif
June 21, 2017
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“Picture a hammock between two trees“, the
hypnotist said. The office was quiet, the
reclining chair was comfortable, the clock was
softly ticking, and I …I was wondering what
I’d fix for dinner. Onward he soldiered, determined
to get me in touch with my inner self. I felt myself
sinking into deep relaxation … then my brain kicked in.
Was this hypnosis? How was I supposed to react?
I wondered if he hypnotized his wife, ….and I
wondered what I’d fix for dinner.
Having failed hypnosis, I considered yoga, with similar
result. My work involved a good bit of auto travel. I
never played the radio, but considered my travel to be
“think tank time”, and let my mind wander in many
directions as I motored in silence. It was during this
time I wrote a lot of poetry, and drew a lot of conclusions
about life in general. In retrospect, I think I engaged in
automobile yoga! At any rate, I find myself ill prepared
to write a poem about yoga. Were I to attempt the lotus
position at this point in my life, it would take two strong
men and a derrick to get me unbent and upright. I look
forward to reading of the yoga experiences of my
fellow poets, however.
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A blog for the midnight epiphanies and idle thoughts of a hopeless wordaholic.
LOL. I cant tell you how much I enjoyed reading this. I restrained myself from writing similarly, about how it would take the Jaws of Life were I to attempt to bend my legs with their no-knees, into such positions. LOL. I agree, driving time is good thinking time......I had to stop playing relaxing tapes when driving though. Found myself getting so peaceful, the car and I were in danger of lift-off. And not in a good way. I enjoyed this more than I can say - your poem, not the danger of lift-off.
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ReplyDeletewishing you a good Wednesday
Much love...
What a beautiful read and many years ago driving long distances I agree that they were great times to relax and consider the world and myself.
ReplyDeleteReally like your honesty and humor. My accidental yoga pose, is the only one I do. Anything else would result in a very similar outcome to your own. I quit driving and sold my vehicle almost four years ago. And I miss it with an ache that's as real as back pain. But, I have a younger sister, who lives across town, and can be easily coaxed into a day's road trip, satisfying for both of us, for similar reasons to your own. Thanks for the visit,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
haha - automobile yoga, I do think you exercised your mind, I do some of my best thinking while driving.
ReplyDeleteHa ha. You are right. The 'automobile yoga' did that 'connect' to your inner world. Such an enjoyable read :)
ReplyDeleteI just discovered the chair yoga, myself. Back in the day, I took tai chi instead because sitting still meant thinking.
ReplyDeleteYes, there was a time....but I just can't seem to get it back...but your travel time, was so good for thinking.
ReplyDeleteLOL! You cracked me up with this one, Beverly. :D
ReplyDeletei just love this, bev. automobile yoga! i need to try this. :)
ReplyDeleteOne thing I enjoy is honest writing, and this definitely fills the bill. I am a yoga dropout too really. I don't like putting my body into various forms, and I am not able to get much out of breathing out and in. I am sure I am missing something, probably need to give it a more serious try. I think it will have to wait for the next life though. Smiles!
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful piece of writing!
ReplyDeleteJust chuckling, that is all. I do think that I am being spoken to - I love youa and really have no good excuse for not doing it.
ReplyDeleteOh my - I just read your about on your other blog. I studied and practiced shamanism. Big hug to you.
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