Kings of the Trail #071
- Luke Jarman
- Jun 21, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 5, 2024
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"Above the clouds the sun is still shining.”
Earnest Shackleton
There is the more obvious and direct interpretation of this quote. That, despite hard times and struggles, better times are not far away and can be found if you look for them. That, if you can see past the murkiness and difficulty of any immediate situation, there is space for hope. Much the same as adverse weather that sometimes passes through and affects our daily lives. We all know that the blue sky and sun are lurking somewhere above the grey and wet that we are faced with, but we often fail to remind ourselves of this. For those who practice meditation, there will be some familiarity with the broader idea behind this quote. When you strip away all the elements that constantly appear to us; sights, sounds, sensations, emotions and thoughts…you are left with consciousness…the ‘blue sky’ above all the swirling sensations of everyday living. Meditation is partly about allowing ourselves to be more attentive to that default conscious state and allowing any mental noise and confusion to pass by. This helps to give ourselves room to breathe and be. Much like the clouds rushing past on a windy day, let the blue sky of your mind break through the chatter and be reminded of its presence...
Until next week, be safe and enjoy the trails...
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Each week I update the Kings of the Trail playlist with a new selection – just like trail runs or hikes, you can be sure that it will be a varied and eclectic journey, but hopefully, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
The original, and most obvious, choice here would be a classic song about sunshine…of which there are plenty to choose from! However, with the spirit of higher consciousness in mind (!) and the search for peace amongst the chaos, I have gone for this beautiful and calming piece of music…utilizing prepared pianos to get a unique sound, Kelly Moran produces some wonderful compositions that are extremely atmospheric and relaxing.
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