This morning when I first got up I heard a song bird singing. It felt as if the strings of my heart had been plucked. Wishing to prolong that, I went into the front yard and sat in one of the garden chairs to practice my nature meditation. I closed my eyes with the aim to listen with the ears of the heart.

The birds did not disappoint, as they continued with their songs and conversations. What I needed to do was to calm the mind so that I could truly hear them with the ears of the heart.

After about 5 minutes of this practice, I noticed that my mind was calm and serene.

It didn’t take long, upon entering the house, for agitation to creep in. Just a little thought, something I had read on the internet. But, remembering and valuing the serene state of mind, I have the choice to return. Remembering my recent experience, I watch my breath and I listen again.

Thanks for a new morning, for another opportunity to continue making my mind my friend.