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Yesterday, I followed my own advice and took a day to retreat after a busy week. Early in the
morning, I found myself standing at the living room window gazing at Mount
Shasta.
My mind was doing what it does, cranking out a rapid stream
of thoughts. For a couple minutes, it
was like I was looking at the mountain through clouds. I noticed this and brought my full attention
to my beloved Shasta. Instantly, my mind
stopped and I felt the stillness once again.
During the rest of the day, I had many occasions to look at
the mountain, both from my home and on an afternoon hike. Each time, I made a point of really being
with the mountain, rather than with my thoughts.
Whenever I slow down
enough to truly be with the mountain, I connect deeply with that which the mountain
reflects, my own Self.
The very best view of Mount Shasta from my home just happens
from my office, where I am sitting right now.
It’s amazing to think of how many moments in the past I’ve been I’ve been
oblivious to the majestic presence right in front of me.
Today, coming back to work after my retreat, I’ve
re-committed to staying connected with the mountain/my heart while I work. It’s so simple to pause from writing and gaze
at the mountain for a few seconds.
The more fully I show up to see and feel the mountain during
those pauses, the more my movements and words
flow effortlessly and are infused by that pure Love which Mount Shasta
radiates and reflects.
Andrew Oser has been offering
spiritual life coaching, along with guided retreats on Mount Shasta since 1982.
Through hikes to little-known sacred sites, guided meditations, spiritual life
coaching, and time drinking in the silence of the mountain, he helps clients to
deeply renew themselves in body, mind, and spirit and receive clear vision for
their lives.
www.mountshastaretreat.net
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