Ecovillage meditations
Get up in the early morning
Dive into a cold shower
Mindful steps in the dark
Hear the concert of dogs and roosters
Seated with crossed legs
Clusters of ants all around
Allowing the mind to quiet
Rule number one: don’t try to
Roll the mat out for some stretches
Inner tranquility as the hands meet
See the bright star in the morning sky
Be seated for another meditation
Closed eyes in meditation
Let go of the ups and downs of yesterday
Replenish the love for my brothers and sisters
Open eyes and discover that daylight has arrived
Yoga practice in the Seminar Hall
Gentle poses with a partner
Close the practice with some breathing
Stay behind for some lifts
Breakfast under the trees
Chickpea-cake and masala dosas
Go back for a second round
No napkins in the compost
Touring the sewage system
Tricks on the bike
Chew some mango leaves
Plastic becomes fuel
Walk straight to the Sanctuary
Play with the calves
Approach the bulls slowly
Little egret sneaks by
Shower in the midday
Do laundry in a bucket
String the drying rack across the room
Read a book on how to love
Find time for another meditation
Rhythmic strides towards the terrasse
Sit with friends for some yoga philosophy
Learn about the gunas
Prepare for the temple tour
Sprinklers create a maze
Lots of stories about Krishna
Bits of butterfly wing in the sand
Arti at the river
Cotton and ghee on fire
Visit to the main temple
Monkeys on the ceiling
Slow down for the long walk home
Pick up some trash along the road
Sing a simple song
“Who is in my temple?”
Under the trees again
Samosas and rice biryani
The swami stops by to bless our meal
Winks all around the table
Return to the castle
Check the schedule for tomorrow
Clothes drying overhead
Goodnight
– Uno Brosten Vaaland