In October, I visited New York for the anniversary of Sri Chinmoy’s mahasamadhi. It is quite a meditative occasion.
With less outer distractions and the inspiration of Aspiration Ground, I try to take the opportunity to meditate more than usual.
The first few days it rained almost continuously. When in rains in New York, it can keep going for 24 hours without stopping. I like meditating outside in the rain (so long as you have a waterproof cover to keep dry). The sound of rain pouring down the sides of the canvas cover is quite peaceful.
On Saturday morning, I had agreed to cycle at a two mile race to honour Sri Chinmoy on the weekend of his mahasamadhi. So I wrapped up and cycled to Flushing Meadow. It was cold and wet, but worth going.
In New York, I don’t worry too much about meditation technique at all; there is an easier flow of meditation.
Coming back to the UK, you are conscious that on your own, in your own home, it is a little more difficult. When it is more difficult, I try a few different exercises to try and recapture the feeling of meditation. I wrote an article at Write Spirit on some personal meditation techniques
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