Underwater

The feeling of being underwater is tranquil. I've always loved being submersed in it's embrace. Apparently I was meant to be born in water, but couldn't because I was being difficult. I learnt to swim at a young age; it was on a sailing holiday in Turkey that my parents threw me into the sea without arm bands in faith that I'd work it out. Which I did. The immense nature of the sea and what it represents makes for a very spiritual space. The sense of weightlessness makes you feel at one with it all yet so aware of your effect.  I have come across many a thought, many an idea, in the sea.

 

The Grand Canyon

Last year I spent two week traveling down through the Grand Canyon. As you look up to the top of the 6000ft cliff face above, you can't help but feel insignificant. Humbled by the mighty earth, I felt empowered to be so close to it. Having two weeks free from the distractions of technology, of noise, of time itself, you gain a lot of time with your thoughts. The sense of freedom is unparalleled. It's such a spiritual place.

Mountains

Mountain climbing/walking has been programed into me from a young age. When I was five I climbed Snowdon having done several climbs in the Lake District previously.  Once a year we usually go on holiday to some mountains and spend the week climbing and huddling in the cold evenings.  The process of walking is great facilitator of thoughts, and climbing a mountain is the ultimate experience of this. The journey has purpose and structure and to be at the top feels like enlightenment. I've had many thoughts whilst climbing many a mountain.