The Photo:
It was in the mid 60's this morning with virtually no wind, the ocean was flat. The problem with no wind is the no-see-um's! I had a few biting my face and neck, everything else was covered. I was still able to negotiate a full practice.
The sunrise was at 6:57 am and the last low tide was at 4:37 am. There was a large expanse of hard pack sand to practice on.
The Practice:
With the ocean so flat, it's a good opportunity to see dolphin and even whales!
As soon as I put my camera away and started to practice. I saw a dolphin surfacing for a breath. Absolutely beautiful and a an excellent omen/sign that I was in the right place at the right time doing the right thing!
With gratitude and appreciation;^)
This morning, I was very tuned into where and when I was practicing. This is a pretty regular awareness that I try to foster. Consciously cultivating an extraordinary appreciating nature.
Technically I stayed Focused on my whole body feeling:
'Light and Spirited'
and
'Connected like a string of pearls'
I spent a good deal of time/effort paying extra attention to just the right amount of stretch while opening and closing (compressing). I tuned into my:
1. Alignment - Vertical plumb line
2. Release (Relax/Song) - Lowest 'numbers' possible without collapsing my structure.
3. Feel the connection developed by properly stretching (Think tuning a guitar string, no too sharp or flat, just right)
4. The proper amount of stretch connects:
a) Internally
b) Externally (to a partner or nature)
All in all a very productive practice!
Notes:
I saw:
Bob and Mike to wave to.
The gang of 4 to say hi to.
John stopped to talk. He's been in Costa Rica surfing with a friend for the past week. Good conversation!