A familiar path... And yes, here and now. Back when I was just starting out, simply looking up at the sky helped me a lot. That’s where I truly felt like I was drowning — just like now, actually. In those moments, time and thoughts really disappear. I also understand now why I’ve always been drawn to the mountains or the sea. The feeling is very similar. Even in a big crowd, you can feel like the only one in that moment...

One of my friends once said that the most interesting part of meditation begins after the tenth minute. And he wasn’t lying. When I meditated (more or less successfully) for about 15 minutes, it felt like lucid dreaming. And the only thought that got in my way was — “God, this is scary!” lol. I really hope to get back to those times and that experience. Thanks for the reminder. It’s truly important never to forget that we have incredible tools right under our feet...