Following the breath in meditation

Following the breath in meditation, and the armswing in bowling

I’ve had a deeply personal connection with bowling for more than 65 years (Meditation only about 55 years).

While meditating following breath this morning, a full and intimate image of me bowling arose suddenly, with a particular focus on the armswing, including the feel of it. And the connection is immediately visible to me.

In bowling, characteristics of the armswing are critical - Precise and steady awareness of the motion, yet simultaneously loose.

So too, meditation, precise and steady awareness of the swing of the breath, in and out, yet simultaneously loose.

Cultivating a fullness, completeness, and openness, toward harmony

And this morning, meditation was especially inspiring.