Ok, I am in a very special, spiritual, and bizarre place right now. I am in the middle of the mountains of Northern Thailand, with a Monk and my friends who I told you about last time.
When I arrived it was monsoon and I had been traveling 24 hours. I had to walk through the jungle with my rucksack on my back and my day sack on my front for 20k, following a guy in an orange dress.
What am I doing here?! Even yesterday, after a night of sleeping on a small bamboo bed, covered with a palm roof; i was still asking myself what made me come along with the people I met in Cambodia. I was even wary of the monk, not sure why, he just made me feel on edge.
After meditation last night (group, no chanting, so stop laughing!), the monk could see I was still struggling with being here, so we went for a walk. Only the thousands of stars lit the path and he showed me the fields of light bugs. Everywhere I looked was twinkling light, from the floor to the sky, it was amazing.
It was then I just chilled right out, he is so insightful, like some spiritual guide, yet not so in your face. I was waiting for the catch…so hang on, i can just stay here as long as i want, and treat it as my home and you’re not going to try and brainwash me or empty my wallet?? In fact, you want to help me to stop living in the future and live in the moment?! This is crazy!
In the mornings I can do what I want – farm the land, cook when I’m hungry, hike, swim, meditate. Today I sat for hours sowing hickory. By the end of it I was so covered in mud I looked like I was at Glastonbury! My hands are blistered from digging and I look a state, but it has been one of my best days so far.
Can you believe this? I sound like such a hippy! I haven’t showered for days but even that isn’t bothering me right now!
Anyway, it’s nearing dinner time and it’s my turn to chop the garlic! Speak to you all soon!
