When I received the news I was free of cancer, I was in turmoil, part pre cancer part post cancer. I remember saying to my wife “I’m going on a journey, will you come with me?” I didn’t realise then exactly what that meant, all I knew, I had to leave behind the Keith that I was, obsessed, materialistic, maybe even a little selfish. All this had to stop, it was hard work, I was aided by a practical philosophy course, where I learned to practice meditation. Over the last few years that practice has been somewhat erratic, rubbish still keeps finding its way into my head every now and then. Also, although the practice of immersing myself in nature always helps my mental state, I can’t always call it “meditation” Although I have found the state of euphoria is elusive. I am a much better person.

Recipe for Life.

Gather up the fruits of life, harmony joy and love, head off to a place of calm with infinite sky above. There seek out an old oak tree, it’s branches spreading over, sit your self against its trunk, on green sweet scented clover.

Switch off your thoughts and rest yourself, in this world of wonder, nature will surround you there just let your self go under. You’re a part of the earth now, in the universes whirlpool. In the infinite vastness just a single molecule.

Now you’ve tasted this magical dish things will be more subjective, things important once before you will now have a new perspective. The world is the greatest dish of all, no other taste so divine. Why drink from the glass of greed when you taste natures food and wine.

For only a few minutes will this feeling last, but the taste it will remain. In the madness of this crazy world it will stop you going insane. It’s never been a secret but most people just can’t see, that something so wonderful can actually be free.

All words Meadowhead Bard.