A Moment Of Zen
The kayak slides effortlessly into the calm water. Reflecting stars light the surface of the inland lake. I propel myself forward slowly with the paddle. Hot tea with honey heats my body as I sip from a favorite travel mug. I float motionlessly. I embrace the silence, the stillness, the tranquility both inside and outside of my mind. Two seagulls circle overhead as the sun crests over the treeline. Four swans in flight, come from the west and head east to a remote part of the lake, accessible only by air and water. A flock of ducks swim to the south of where I am. This is my meditation.