Source of Primal Energy

Summary

The text describes the rejuvenating experience of morning walks and exercises in nature, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the Earth's energy.

Abstract

The author, Suma Narayan, recounts a personal experience of a morning walk where the cold air and warm sun provide a unique sensory experience. The walk includes an incline and exercises that invigorate the body. Narayan encourages readers to engage in a ritual of standing straight, stretching, and observing the sky's vibrant colors, followed by a forward bend, all while keeping the eyes open to fully absorb the hues of the sunrise. The author describes the sunrise in a spectrum of colors, contrasting the "cold blues" with the "warmer hues" and highlighting the absence of grey, symbolizing a life full of color and warmth. The text suggests that daily interaction with nature, such as spending time in a park or among trees, is essential for our energy and well-being, akin to charging a phone. The author concludes by asking if we have taken the time to recharge our own energy and ends with a message to stay blessed and 'lit'.

Opinions

The author believes that morning walks and exercises are a crucial source of primal energy.
Engaging with nature is portrayed as a necessary daily ritual for mental and physical rejuvenation.
The vivid description of the sunrise reflects the author's appreciation for the beauty and colors of nature.
There is an emphasis on the sensory experience of the environment, suggesting that it can significantly impact one's emotional state.
The text conveys a sense of awe and connection to the 'giant beating heart of the Earth' through the practice of being present in nature.
The author's tone implies that modern life necessitates intentional time spent in nature to maintain balance and vitality.

Morning walks

Back from a walk.

And it is cold. It is as if my skin doesn’t know whether it should stay cold, or warm and perspiring. I have walked up the incline and I have exercised some, and the sun is grinning his great big goofy smile at me and warming up my heart and my innards.

This is what one needs to do.

Stand straight, facing the sun. Shoulders straight, chin up, stomach in. Plant your feet slightly apart. Stretch your arms over your head. Bend back as much as you can, without falling over backwards. Keep your eyes open. Look at the sky. Can you see it? A combination of periwinkle-cerulean-teal-turqoise-ultramarine-azure. Can you? Now bend forwards till you can touch the ground. Don’t bend your knees.

Slowly, slowly, slowly.

Raise your head. Look at the risen sun. It is a quarter to seven in the morning. Red-cherry-rose-crimson-wine-brick-mahogany-berry-flamingo-watermelon-blush…and everything in between; and I haven’t even got to the orange shades. So for one second you look at the cold blues, and the next, you gaze at the warmer hues. So many colours, so many shades, and not a single shade of grey. So much life and colour and warmth that pours into you. And so much joy and a raw, tingling, pulsing feeling of being in tune with the giant beating heart of the Earth itself.

Somewhere close to all our houses, there is always a Park, or a stand of trees, or a bit of sunshine, or the moon’s playground. Like our phones and other equipment, we need a daily energy re charge, a time and space when we’re alone with nature, and among trees.

Have we charged ourselves today?

Have we had our booster energy shot?

Stay blessed.

Stay lit.