Nika and Noah, in my messy office, peering out the window at – a squirrel? Well, maybe. But they could also be drawn to the window by some dim hope that a squirrel might appear and help itself to our ripening mangos.
Or maybe it’s lizards that attract them? Or birds? That’s the thing with these two: they are so fully ensconced in the moment that everything else is forgotten. I wonder about that, how we humans can be so fully immersed in the now that everything else falls away.
I believe this is what happens during meditation, when we sleep and dream, even when we’re driving some familiar road and enter a dreamlike state. At those moments, we aren’t fretting about bills, schedules, who said what to whom and oh yeah, my feelings are hurt and suppose, what if…?
Then Rob made some noise from the other room, the noise that meant he was headed off to teach a yoga class. The dogs turned their heads simultaneously, as if checking to see what was going on in the other world, that place where the humans don’t get excited about squirrels.
And they quickly turned their attention back to the window and whatever it was outside that fascinated and riveted them.
So whenever I’m in the midst of some dramatic moment, worrying about this or that, I’m going to utter one word: SQUIRREL. And it will snap me back to this image, this NOW, and hopefully will plop me into the current of NOW.
Love it! Squirrel! Bring yourself back to reality … which is THE NOW.
Oh, I love this post, and the pictures. I am enchanted by squirrels, too. Especially when I’m thinking about developing a focus like those two have! 🙂
As I approved this comment, they’re at my window again!
Good idea about ‘squirrel’ and picturing your photo. I think these personal triggers are more effective than lots of others.
I get in that ‘moment’ you describe with Samuel. Last evening him and I were playing a silly game where I was a sock eating troll and therefore wanted his socks. I was crawling about hiding and chasing and we were both laughing ourselves silly – everything and everyone else disappeared. To become as children engrossed in the moment – a wonderful cure.
So I shall use the word ‘sock’ and picture Sammy’s happy, laughing face when necessary – thanks!
Oh, I love it. socks to squirrels! I can just picture the two of you!
I agree with Gypsy – just love those images of the dogs.
Happy day all –
Same to you, Adele!
first – i absolutely love these photos of these two! fabulous! not only are their hearts intertwined each with the other, but obviously, their minds as well – those “immersed” moments more frequently occur [for me] when i’m driving – but then, so do a lot of synchros – or creative moments where words just come pouring out of my mind – and i listen to those voices within –
hugs to noah and nika…hope ya’ll are having a great holiday weekend!
Hope you are, too, Gypsy. I zone out when I drive, too.