Strum a dum dum

My relationship with music generally and the guitar specifically has evolved and seen some changes off late. 9 years ago, in college, I took guitar classes, bought a super-expensive guitar, tried and then failed/lost interest. Now, I've signed up for guitar classes again and bought another guitar (not so expensive though). In my former music life, I was tight, under a lot of pressure and very hard with myself for not getting it. This ensured that I didn't get it :) and eventually I quit...

Now, and I think meditation has changed many things in me, I'm more relaxed into myself, more patient and accepting... and that has allowed for a whole new world to open up for me. I'm enjoying the nuances, I'm not rushing to get anywhere and in that relaxed space, the music inside is allowing itself to be discovered... its one of the many things that can't be described but experienced.. and cherished.

I have class today. Ta da dee dee dum :)

"When you are creating something - a song, a dance - you are also creating yourself. You are discovering new dimensions of your own being" Osho

Celebration!

Vipassana's over. I step out of the Auditorium and stand atop the stairs... the warm stone under my fingers feels blissful. I look up and wonder what doesn't here.

The sky's blue is interspersed with blobs of white. The breeze fluctuates between mild and wild, the water underneath ripples, yellow-brown leaves diving into it, birds are in their regular
cacophony-mode.

Meditation inside and celebration outside? Or have I got it wrong? I shrug and head for Buddha Grove. My heart wants to dance right now. Philosophy can take a walk (or a dance!)

Music wafts into my ears and my feet break into a semi-run. I joyfully abandon my stuff on the side and plunge into the celebrations. The trees bend back and forth, the bamboos rattle, eagles sore high above... butterflies flutter and watch from a distance, maroon robes sway everywhere... I close my eyes and let my body move to the rhythm of the universe. Hands up, feet flying, spine curling and stretching. My eyes open and close, watching the beauty surrounding me and filling me up. A feeling of belongingness to the sky and the earth envelops me... I am celebrating!!

Sweating but refreshed, I'm done as the music mellows down and sit on the side.... the Grove is packed now with people dancing, enjoying their aloneness, their togetherness.. some with laughter, some silently..

Suddenly Osho's voice fills the air... ears are cocked and smiles are wide as celebrations soar to another level!

As his words fade away.. they play Alanis' Morisette's song 'Thank you'...

I get up.. my body sways, tears fall, I sing along, hands folded in gratitude...

"The whole universe is a dance. Unless you can dance, you cannot become a part of it. Meet this dancing universe in a dancing way! Go to this celebration in a celebrating mood!" - OSHO