Comments on Paddling Otaku: Forward stroke again

Brent, You know more about Buddhism and meditati...

2011-09-15T18:26:44.055-04:00

Brent,

You know more about Buddhism and meditation than you think as you just summed them both up perfectly. Thanks for the comment.

PO

Nice post. I'm not overly familiar with Budd...

2011-09-15T17:46:37.093-04:00

Nice post.

I'm not overly familiar with Buddhism or meditation, but what I love most about kayaking is, as you say, that intense sense of the "now" I often feel: when my stroke is smooth and rhythmic, propelling me effortlessly along; and the only conscious thought in my mind is the next stroke, and the one after that.

It's a very good place to be.

Cheers.

Thanks Duncan (and Joan!)! I'm doing my best t...

2011-08-11T18:39:18.603-04:00

Thanks Duncan (and Joan!)! I'm doing my best to get video rolling from the trip. But believe it or not you just gave me an idea for a blog post! I just have to figure out when to write it.

Thanks again.

PO

A belated "bravo" on your expedition, PO...

2011-08-11T01:58:13.257-04:00

A belated "bravo" on your expedition, PO. Well done and keep up the reflections on the time on the water so that we can continue to share the experience! We're inspired! Duncan.

I like Steven Hagens Meditation Now or Never. htt...

2011-08-10T11:32:41.399-04:00

I like Steven Hagens Meditation Now or Never.
http://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Now-Never-Steve-Hagen/dp/0061143294

I could use a meditation lesson from you...or a bo...

2011-08-10T09:04:50.332-04:00

I could use a meditation lesson from you...or a book recommendation. You can hold the forward stroke practice - won't be needing the actual stroke.