A Funny Thing Happenned To Me Tonight

[comicallyinsane]

Ok I was driving today. I deliver pizzas for Pizza Hut. I was thinking of walking meditation and I wondered if I could do it in the car while driving. Well something happenned. I wasn't even trying. I was mostly thinking of all the information I have been reading here. I felt things go in and out of focus. I could feel my breath and I heard every litle noise outside and inside the car. I also felt this immense joy run through me and all of my cares slipped away. I started to wonder if doing this while driving was a good idea but I at the same time I knew if anything happenned I would be able ot respond with no problem. For most of my shift tonight I kept going in and out of these states. The really new thing was while on my meal break I was sitting in the back drinking a soda and I did it again and the something that never happenned to me happenned. I started to see things. It looked like little strands of hair floatring in front of my eyes. I looked aorund the room and I could see them everywhere. I really have no idea what any of this was. Then someone walked up to me and asked what was wrong. I just said nothing. I really didn't know what was happenning myself let alone be able to explain it. Does anyone know what happenned?

[*BeautifulSpringtimeFist*]

What do you think was happening?

[Brian]

I call it "driving meditation" - read this (http://www.newbuddhist.com/forum/showpost.php?p=112&postcount=2).

I asked the abbot of the temple I go to about it, and he said "well, if you can walk and meditate, you can drive and meditate, but please be extra mindful!" ;)

[comicallyinsane]

What do you think was happening?



Well I always try to remain humble but I think I was reaching a new level I had never experienced before. All I know it was a lot to absorb.

[*BeautifulSpringtimeFist*]

Was it really a new level, or had it always been there and you'd never noticed it before?

Beware: visions can sometimes be hinderences on the path.

I hope I have been helpful (for that's the reason I'm here).

Peace

[comicallyinsane]

I am still thinking on what it all was. I know I can trigger it all at will and tonight I didn't do it because I just want to understand it a bit more.

[thebatman]

There is a book called "Zen Driving" or something to that effect. I read it a couple of years ago. It wasn't particularly entertaining or interesting so I wouldn't necessarily recommend it but your post reminded me off it. Maybe the book would be a better fit for you than me...your mileage may vary.

[wolfscalissi]

Was it really a new level, or had it always been there and you'd never noticed it before?

Beware: visions can sometimes be hinderences on the path.

I hope I have been helpful (for that's the reason I'm here).

Peace
The thought here is well placed. My wife, a Christian, came home from church the other day all filled with "the spirit" if you will. She told me that the service was really powerfull and the holy spirit was present that day. My none to blunt zen response was "oh? the holy spirit doesn't always come to church?" she lookad at me ...??? "the holy spirit is always present, today you were present also". :bowdown:

^gassho^

[comicallyinsane]

I love that little bowing guy. LOL :bowdown:


Wolf any thoughts on my post?

[federica]

The thought here is well placed. My wife, a Christian, came home from church the other day all filled with "the spirit" if you will. She told me that the service was really powerfull and the holy spirit was present that day. My none to blunt zen response was "oh? the holy spirit doesn't always come to church?" she lookad at me ...??? "the holy spirit is always present, today you were present also". :bowdown:

^gassho^


Bingo!! Love it Wolf, good one (even if I agree, it was a little blunt...!) Worth doing it just to see the look on her face, maybe...? you so wicked!!

[catie'sboy]

that bowing guy is cool, but lets see if you see the smiley flipping you off...not many can see it.
t(^_^t)

[federica]

You're right, catie's boy.... can't see it... But glad to see you! Welcome!

[catie'sboy]

hey thanks! i'm glad to be here! ^_^

[Brian]

I see it. It's a little round headed guy and the t's are his hands with the fingers up. nice!

Welcome to our site! :D

[catie'sboy]

BRIAN SEES IT!!!!!! awesome....

[comicallyinsane]

Now I am wondering if anyone else has anything to add on my first post on this topic.

[catie'sboy]

I don't drive so..no i don't....