BeachMusing

Two things about this: 

I have no idea why I’m doing this, except I feel like I should. 

I don’t pretend to know what the future of this podcast will be -but I will continue it as long as I feel compelled.


    .....And, finally, I suppose I should apologize for the poor quality of the recordings.  I’m learning as I go.  I hope that any future recordings will be somewhat improved....

In the beginning, two types of beachmusing evolved;

First, actual contemplation, in which I actively engage.  An idea or hypothesis comes to  mind and I set out walking and talking and try to reason it out. 

The second type of beachmusing is different:

I offer to speak.  I set no direction, I have no expectations.  I quiet my mind and open myself to it.  Sometimes, it starts immediately, sometimes, while making observations about my environment, I “sink” toward a level of receptiveness that allows a certain silence in my conscious mind.  Through this silence I have sensations,  images appear, rising up in me as if to the surface of a lake.  I feel the words forming, and know I am interpreting into a language I understand. 

Often, the words come automatically. Sometimes, I feel the sensation backing off, trying to find a level that fits my vocabulary.  I am always aware that there is an unfathomable depth  completely eluding speech.  It tries to meet me in a space where I can find and say the corresponding words.  Mostly, it is effortless for me, sometimes breathtaking, sometimes deeply moving.  When I finish a session, I have little recollection of what I have said.

This project started in March of 2007.  I imagined that I would walk along the beach near which I live, and simply speak, with the intention of connecting with a higher consciousness. I felt that if I just started talking, I would know what to say.  I have been writing poetry and music since I was a child, and have been aware that I often feel myself to be a conduit for, or interpreter of, these creations.  Since I can remember, I’ve felt that something other than my conscious mind has allowed me to become the receiver and re-teller of these bits of art.  When this project occurred to me, I had the feeling  I should try a more direct, spontaneous relay... 

 
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