knowledgeable and self-reflected individuals persist learning...The Way - not a goal in eternity.
This takes a shift in perspective. Attached you find a wise pondering on Universe and its expansion. Matter and Dark-Matter, as well as antimatter. The copy - paste from large to smaller detailed sameness. You may listen to attached video in english, may be even Japanese, once born in German studios...For me the YinYang (Universal spiraling...), Qi, Shin...
I couldn’t agree more! The Swiss Alps really make you feel like a tiny human, exposed and a little helpless in the face of such vast, powerful nature.
In Japan, I’ve felt something entirely different — a sense of calm and coziness. It actually reminds me a lot of the Low Tatras in Poland: tree-covered, quiet, more like a forest walk with some elevation. You feel sheltered, almost cradled by the landscape.
Thank you for your comment and I’m so happy that it resonated with you too! I’ve never visited the Low Tatara in Poland, but now I want to experience many more mountain!
"It felt like stepping into a sacred place — a quiet world that reveals itself slowly to those who walk gently and pay attention. Unlike Pilatus, where everything opens up immediately, Tsukubasan feels like a secret shared one step at a time."
I truly love your words and how you have captured the feelings inspired by these places. As somewhat of an introvert, the idea of walking gently and paying attention, then receiving the reward of a secret shared with each step sounds to me like a PERFECT way to explore nature!
Equally, your description of Pilatus was awe-inspiring also. "Almost no trees. Just endless green slopes, wildflowers, and cliffs dropping into deep valleys. The sky felt close. The landscape wide open. Nothing in the way — just air, grass, and stone." The closest feeling I've had to this was when I visited the Connemara area of Ireland (a long time ago, but still memorable). The sky felt very close there, with dramatic, wide landscapes hovering beneath.
Thank you so much for your heartwarming comment! I honestly wasn’t sure if I managed to convey the feeling I had, so it means a lot to hear that it resonated with you. I'm really touched!
Also, I didn’t know about the Connemara area — I searched it on the internet and it sounds absolutely beautiful! I’ve never been to Ireland, but now I hope to visit someday. Thank you for sharing such a vivid and personal memory!
as a saying by JWG expresses..., 'travelling broadens the mind' and he basically meant and said:
"Only where you have been on foot have you really been"
The more you will be travelling and experiencing in a walk the more broken pieces of Momentary Perception will assemble and integrate to your aware and mindful understanding.
You will see everything is connected. No matter how far locations you dwell in may be apart from each other.
The longer you patiently endow yourself with new, unseen moments and locations; the greater your individual Puzzle of Life is growing, the better you will be able to assemble connectedness of everything.
Thank you so much for the message, and you are right — the more we walk, feel, and let ourselves truly be somewhere, the more those scattered impressions begin to form a bigger picture. Even places that seem worlds apart can feel connected when you approach them with presence and curiosity.
I like what you said: "There is no either,... or..." — just different expressions of the same wonder.
I love your epic, phenomenal message and article with beautiful pictures, no question about it. Much appreciated, Miki! Guess what? I know exactly how you feel, because I have been to a sprawling rainforest in Puerto Plata. Dominican Republic, back in May/June 2013. I actually went up through a cable car ride through the clouds into the blue sky, in order to find and explore, experience and fulfill that presence of mind, body, and spirit. I humbly apologize that I don’t have any pictures with me, yet I can surely say with vigor that I did change a little because of the forest, specifically the rainforest that provides the sweetness of heart, passion, and yes the mountains, as well as they had both locations here in Puerto Plata, DR. It was a fantastic, memorable experience that stood the test of t8me and life experience, to the point of fabulous contention and contentment. I could tell that the humidity was higher, the promise was greater, and they even had a tourist location near the rainforest. Much appreciated, much deserved, and much needed, Miki! ☺️😊😀😍
Thank you so much for taking the time to share that — your memory of Puerto Plata really resonated with me. I love how you described the ride through the clouds and how the rainforest made you feel more connected in mind, body, and spirit. It’s incredible how certain landscapes can stay with us, not just visually but emotionally!. No need for photos — your words painted such a vivid picture already!
Yes, absolutely and most definitely! It is like a paining in motion, from when I was at Virginia Beach, VA in August of 2000. I had a state of flow experience, in which nothing matters; I was on the beach, rescued by the beauty and simplicity, leaning into the power of that inevitable sweetness of heart. I couldn’t believe e what I was experiencing, because of the orange-purplish sky, the water, and the eventual, full moon that was heavenly, in no uncertain terms. I was on my own during this fantastic, phenomenal experience too, although my father and two younger step-brothers were with me that day earlier. I was able to do my own thing, while my father was with my two younger step-brothers on a different area. The only difference is, I didn’t get to share this beach experience with anyone else in my life. I hope to one day! That would be “stillness of heart”, from the unique musical song by Lenny Kravitz. Much appreciated, much deserved, and much needed, Miki!
You’re most welcome for sharing this memory, Miki. I feel loved and supported by your words of affirmation and affection. You’re absolutely right; Such times are sweet, phenomenal moments that take your breath away. I absolutely love being in nature, for so many reasons.
I hope to have that special opportunity with someone special someday too. It’s a beautiful thing to have that sweetness of heart, no question about it. It makes so much sense to have a beautiful soundtrack of this Lenny Kravitz song, “Stillness of Heart”, and every time I have listed to it, it makes me feel like I am on cloud nine.
You are beyond welcome for bringing to you part of this amazing journey. I couldn’t agree with you more about sharing a wonderful glimmer of amazement to connect with you. I felt it was the very least I can say and do for you, since you started it your own journey yourself from your previous experiences. Much appreciated and much respect, Miki! ☺️😊😀
Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful memory, Michael. I can almost see that orange-purplish sky and feel the stillness you described at Virginia Beach. Moments like those, where time seems to pause and everything just flows perfectly, are truly rare and precious. It’s amazing how nature can create that profound sense of peace and connection, even when we’re alone.
I hope you get to share that experience with someone special someday — those kinds of moments only deepen when shared. And I love the reference to Lenny Kravitz’s “Stillness of Heart” — I think it is such a perfect soundtrack for a memory like yours.
Thank you again for opening up and letting me glimpse those parts of your journey!
Absolutely! I feel the same way about the sea — there’s something universal about it, but somehow the sound of the waves feels different in each country. I can’t quite explain it either, but it’s like each coastline has its own rhythm or mood.
This has me breaking my fast to post my words on social media, thank you Miki "There are still new languages of beauty I haven’t learned to speak yet." yes, yes, YES!
Thank you very much for your comment— it means a lot! I've been searching for the right words to express what I felt, so I’m really glad it resonated with you!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=U9oewKWUUd8&si=dbzDB-P4v3UGsuMi
Miki/Xhoni,
knowledgeable and self-reflected individuals persist learning...The Way - not a goal in eternity.
This takes a shift in perspective. Attached you find a wise pondering on Universe and its expansion. Matter and Dark-Matter, as well as antimatter. The copy - paste from large to smaller detailed sameness. You may listen to attached video in english, may be even Japanese, once born in German studios...For me the YinYang (Universal spiraling...), Qi, Shin...
Namaste, Xhoni
Thank you so much for your message! The perspective you offered is a reminder that learning is indeed an ongoing journey, not a fixed destination.
I appreciate the materials you attached too!
I couldn’t agree more! The Swiss Alps really make you feel like a tiny human, exposed and a little helpless in the face of such vast, powerful nature.
In Japan, I’ve felt something entirely different — a sense of calm and coziness. It actually reminds me a lot of the Low Tatras in Poland: tree-covered, quiet, more like a forest walk with some elevation. You feel sheltered, almost cradled by the landscape.
Thank you for your comment and I’m so happy that it resonated with you too! I’ve never visited the Low Tatara in Poland, but now I want to experience many more mountain!
Like this photo shows it well: https://postimg.cc/KRYcHQJV (somewhere around Zermatt)
"It felt like stepping into a sacred place — a quiet world that reveals itself slowly to those who walk gently and pay attention. Unlike Pilatus, where everything opens up immediately, Tsukubasan feels like a secret shared one step at a time."
I truly love your words and how you have captured the feelings inspired by these places. As somewhat of an introvert, the idea of walking gently and paying attention, then receiving the reward of a secret shared with each step sounds to me like a PERFECT way to explore nature!
Equally, your description of Pilatus was awe-inspiring also. "Almost no trees. Just endless green slopes, wildflowers, and cliffs dropping into deep valleys. The sky felt close. The landscape wide open. Nothing in the way — just air, grass, and stone." The closest feeling I've had to this was when I visited the Connemara area of Ireland (a long time ago, but still memorable). The sky felt very close there, with dramatic, wide landscapes hovering beneath.
Thank you so much for your heartwarming comment! I honestly wasn’t sure if I managed to convey the feeling I had, so it means a lot to hear that it resonated with you. I'm really touched!
Also, I didn’t know about the Connemara area — I searched it on the internet and it sounds absolutely beautiful! I’ve never been to Ireland, but now I hope to visit someday. Thank you for sharing such a vivid and personal memory!
Miki/Xhoni,
as a saying by JWG expresses..., 'travelling broadens the mind' and he basically meant and said:
"Only where you have been on foot have you really been"
The more you will be travelling and experiencing in a walk the more broken pieces of Momentary Perception will assemble and integrate to your aware and mindful understanding.
You will see everything is connected. No matter how far locations you dwell in may be apart from each other.
The longer you patiently endow yourself with new, unseen moments and locations; the greater your individual Puzzle of Life is growing, the better you will be able to assemble connectedness of everything.
There is no either,... or...
Om Mani Padme Hum, Xhoni
Thank you so much for the message, and you are right — the more we walk, feel, and let ourselves truly be somewhere, the more those scattered impressions begin to form a bigger picture. Even places that seem worlds apart can feel connected when you approach them with presence and curiosity.
I like what you said: "There is no either,... or..." — just different expressions of the same wonder.
Thank you for sharing this perspective with me!
I love your epic, phenomenal message and article with beautiful pictures, no question about it. Much appreciated, Miki! Guess what? I know exactly how you feel, because I have been to a sprawling rainforest in Puerto Plata. Dominican Republic, back in May/June 2013. I actually went up through a cable car ride through the clouds into the blue sky, in order to find and explore, experience and fulfill that presence of mind, body, and spirit. I humbly apologize that I don’t have any pictures with me, yet I can surely say with vigor that I did change a little because of the forest, specifically the rainforest that provides the sweetness of heart, passion, and yes the mountains, as well as they had both locations here in Puerto Plata, DR. It was a fantastic, memorable experience that stood the test of t8me and life experience, to the point of fabulous contention and contentment. I could tell that the humidity was higher, the promise was greater, and they even had a tourist location near the rainforest. Much appreciated, much deserved, and much needed, Miki! ☺️😊😀😍
Thank you so much for taking the time to share that — your memory of Puerto Plata really resonated with me. I love how you described the ride through the clouds and how the rainforest made you feel more connected in mind, body, and spirit. It’s incredible how certain landscapes can stay with us, not just visually but emotionally!. No need for photos — your words painted such a vivid picture already!
Yes, absolutely and most definitely! It is like a paining in motion, from when I was at Virginia Beach, VA in August of 2000. I had a state of flow experience, in which nothing matters; I was on the beach, rescued by the beauty and simplicity, leaning into the power of that inevitable sweetness of heart. I couldn’t believe e what I was experiencing, because of the orange-purplish sky, the water, and the eventual, full moon that was heavenly, in no uncertain terms. I was on my own during this fantastic, phenomenal experience too, although my father and two younger step-brothers were with me that day earlier. I was able to do my own thing, while my father was with my two younger step-brothers on a different area. The only difference is, I didn’t get to share this beach experience with anyone else in my life. I hope to one day! That would be “stillness of heart”, from the unique musical song by Lenny Kravitz. Much appreciated, much deserved, and much needed, Miki!
You’re most welcome for sharing this memory, Miki. I feel loved and supported by your words of affirmation and affection. You’re absolutely right; Such times are sweet, phenomenal moments that take your breath away. I absolutely love being in nature, for so many reasons.
I hope to have that special opportunity with someone special someday too. It’s a beautiful thing to have that sweetness of heart, no question about it. It makes so much sense to have a beautiful soundtrack of this Lenny Kravitz song, “Stillness of Heart”, and every time I have listed to it, it makes me feel like I am on cloud nine.
You are beyond welcome for bringing to you part of this amazing journey. I couldn’t agree with you more about sharing a wonderful glimmer of amazement to connect with you. I felt it was the very least I can say and do for you, since you started it your own journey yourself from your previous experiences. Much appreciated and much respect, Miki! ☺️😊😀
Thank you so much for sharing that beautiful memory, Michael. I can almost see that orange-purplish sky and feel the stillness you described at Virginia Beach. Moments like those, where time seems to pause and everything just flows perfectly, are truly rare and precious. It’s amazing how nature can create that profound sense of peace and connection, even when we’re alone.
I hope you get to share that experience with someone special someday — those kinds of moments only deepen when shared. And I love the reference to Lenny Kravitz’s “Stillness of Heart” — I think it is such a perfect soundtrack for a memory like yours.
Thank you again for opening up and letting me glimpse those parts of your journey!
Great! For me, it's the sea.
Absolutely! I feel the same way about the sea — there’s something universal about it, but somehow the sound of the waves feels different in each country. I can’t quite explain it either, but it’s like each coastline has its own rhythm or mood.
This has me breaking my fast to post my words on social media, thank you Miki "There are still new languages of beauty I haven’t learned to speak yet." yes, yes, YES!
Thank you very much for your comment— it means a lot! I've been searching for the right words to express what I felt, so I’m really glad it resonated with you!
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much! I really just felt the need to share this, so it means a lot to receive a comment like yours.