#215 💫 Mindfulness in the Mystical Lanes of Dharamkot 🌄 ( Part 38 )

1 min Read |  20 Sep 2023 

[120] Laundry and Mountains: Unexpected Joys and Lessons 🏞️🧺

Laundry had a neutral motion until Shanon, a friend from Australia mentioned the joy in getting fresh laundry. Some things we often overlook, taking for granted. 🤷‍♂️ I remember those physics lessons about humidity affecting drying, but never truly experienced them until I faced misty days that felt unusually hot. 🔥💧

Finding a spot to wash and dry my clothes after four days of attempting amidst the moisture-laden woods? Pure ecstasy. 🍃✨ But thinking back to post-lockdown days with 12 kgs of laundry waiting? Strangely, no joy there, more like relief. Situations change our perspective. 🔄

Mention 'mindfulness', and thoughts often fly to mountain caves, meditation retreats, and, ironically, a kind of 'anti-life'. But it's the mountains that challenge that, life in high altitude is difficult and expensive. 🏔️🧘‍♂️

Contrary to popular belief, comfort aids mindfulness. When our energy isn't sapped by daily struggles, we can truly look inward. 🌌

I noticed a near-zero usage of social media and Netflix during my first three weeks in the mountains. The pure air, ample walking, mountain coolness, and village slowness were all too alluring. 🚶‍♂️❄️ But after a while, I craved the conveniences of the city. 🌆

Contrast, it turns out, is stunningly beautiful. 🌓🎨

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