Day 10 of Deepak Chopra's Meditation - I Am One With The Breath of Life - And The Anonymous Flutist at Whole Foods

Day 10 

Today's Centering Thought: 

I am one with the breath of life. 

Our Sanskrit mantra:

So hum 

I am.

The breath of life - I love this expression and use it so often. 

When I am connected to this breath I feel gratitude and peace.  I feel harmony with my surroundings.   I feel the moment and am able to honor it with reverence.  When I am connected, I attract others who are connected.  When I lose this connection I feel scattered, uninspired and… disconnected, for lack of a better word. 

Strangers can feel like family when I am open and connected to the breath of life, and family can feel like strangers when I am not.  

Earlier today, as I was walking up the steps at Whole Foods on South Street, I noticed the man walking a few steps in front of me.  He was very noticeable as he was wearing long flowing pants with a tapestry design and a colorful scarf and hat.  As I reached the 2nd floor landing our eyes exchanged a glance and I greeted him with a smile and a "how do you do."  I noticed he was carrying a large wooden flute and when he flashed me a smile from under his long beard I felt the authenticity of his acknowledgement.  We continued our exit, him up the stairs and me towards the door but as I pulled it open to enter the garage I heard the sound of the man's wooden flute.  The first few notes were so slow and beautiful I couldn't turn away.  I closed the door and leaned against the wall of the stairwell, drinking in the beautiful sounds he created with his simple wooden flute.  His song echoed through the stairwell and I listened with eyes closed, letting the sound wash over my whole body.  He played for quite some time and a few people passed by while making their way towards their cars.  The fact that they didn't seem to notice me in my blissful meditation or the man calling forth the sounds of nature herself made the moment feel even more special….like it was something meant for just us two.  I don't know why he played or if he even knew I was there but afterwards I knew the beautiful moment we shared only came to be because we were open and connected to this breath of life.  He was vulnerable.  He shared his gift without shame.  I saw him and heard him.  I listened with my whole heart - and we were connected.  

Whoever you are, thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart, for your hauntingly beautiful song and a moment I will never forget.