Awesome post Ruth. Love how it's so well laid out with great formatting. Something Michael @sndbox is advising me on. But the content is key. I used to meditate for years. It really gave me all those benefits too that you mention. I mean all of them. Somehow I got distracted and fell out of the practice. It's now been years later and I have not picked it back up again.
After reading this post, I feel really inspired to get back into. I'm sure I could use all that centered peace and balance as well as better restful sleep as well. So thank you for sharing this valuable information. I'm so happy that you've been able to stick with it and enjoy all the benefits meditation offers.
On another note. I just crossed over 750 followers and have committed to going full time steemit travel blogger. I wrote a post about my experience thus far and gave a huge thank you should out to those who've befriended me and have supported me along the way. I have a very nice paragraph about you in there...of course! Hope you have time to check it out.
Great post! and Happy New Year. -Dan
Hi Dan, so glad this post nudged you a little to remember your previous experience with meditation! I can imagine that as a traveler having a life where everyday is so different, a consistent daily practice can offer you an internal stability anytime anywhere.
Congratulations on the 750 followers AND the decision to go full time as a travel blogger, that's really amazing!! I'll definitely take a look at your post. Also, thanks for all of the kind mentions, it always feels so good to know that I've helped.
Also on another note - as you travel, how do you access the currency you earn here on steemit? Is it transferred to a bank acct or a credit card or how does it work for you?
I've closed my accts with bank of america in favor of a really great credit union but unfortunately I can't transfer btc from coinbase to them so I am looking for another way and am curious how others manage it.
Dan, this answer is worth its weight in gold or ...maybe in btc!! THANK YOU!!! Best advice I've received thus far. I recommend making a post about your money methods while traveling - you've got some very valuable information that could be very helpful!
Also, it's so interesting to hear about how travel and the freedom it offers gives you so much stability. It is definitely counterintuitive in a way, yet it also makes sense the way you describe it. I truly feel burdened by the endless bills and responsibilities weigh on me so heavily and really rob me of a lot of energy and joy so I can relate a little bit. I suppose if I felt physically safer traveling it would be easier for me to enjoy it which would probably mean traveling with a male. In the past I've had some very close calls traveling alone. In any case, my mind is opening while reading about your experiences.
And how did the meditation go? btw, sitting in lotus with a straight back is great if it's comfortable for you, but don't feel that somehow your experience is less if you sit in a chair or as I do on a blanket on the floor in a loose crosslegged position against a wall. This way I'm working towards a lotus a little at a time but have the wall to support me. Discomfort can be used as a focal point for meditation but it's not for everyone. Anyway, whatever works for you is grand and I look forward to hearing about it! Have an awesome New year celebration!