I added a new practice to my Sadhana. I reflect on my 5 senses.
For many years I have reflected on the 4 elements every day... air, water, earth and light... and I have found it to be an amazing experience. I had no idea that I could be so observant and how what I observed in nature could change so drastically from day to day or location to location. I have often thought of capturing it all in a piece of daily pottery. Hmmm, maybe something for the new year...
Anyway, I somehow decided it would be a great idea to do the same thing with my 5 senses because I could observe myself! (I think I read it somewhere but I just can't recall!)
I did it for the first time today and it went something like this...
Sight. My eyes feel dry. I would love some eye drops.
Taste. I am really thirsty.
Touch. My hands feel dry and could use some lotion.
Smell. I can't smell. My nose is stuffed up.
Sound. I hear the dehumidifier humming in the basement. I guess it is stealing the last bit of moisture out of the air.
I hadn't realized until that moment that I was feeling really dry! It was a level of awareness of my physical being that I am not sure I have ever achieved.
I wonder how I will feel tomorrow!
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