Gloomy day and it looks like it might rain but wonderful breeze nonetheless. The ocean sounds a little bit more passionate today as if it is singing and calling on the sun (that’s just me).
Quick morning run and what a treat to see some monkeys (literally) on my run today. I didn’t know there were some here on the island. I was observing myself when I saw the monkeys. Was caught by surprise as I saw two of them ckimbing up a tree. I ignored it saying they are pro’lly harmless. Then one of the dropped a fruit that startled apparently a lot of them! My first response was to pause, look around and yes, there were a lot of them! I counted more than 10 of then in both left and right side sitting on the trees watching me. I am sure they are harmless but I found myself retreating and getting to another route. Better to take precautions. 😁😄😁🐒🐵🐒
Thinking through this incident, I felt surprise then fear then had to keep my presence of mind to determine what the next step should be. Should I step forward? Should I step backward? Thoughts of all those natgeo episodes flashed in my mind. Haha.
And maybe that’s also one of the lessons: Sometimes we need to step back to move forward. Safely (lol). It was a good suprise but watching too much suspense movies got the better of me today. Thoughts of getting attacked by monkeys haha.
I remember being cautious of monkeys too during my last yoga retreat in Bali almost a year ago. The mind sometimes plays a trick on us. But ultimately it cares for self-preservation. As in all other creatures. Wonderful, funny, sweaty morning. I amazed! Lots to be thankful and my day just got started – My body is warm, my mind is calm, heart is full.
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