My backyard is the perfect meditation haven. It's full of lush, tall trees. There is a chorus of birds singing melodically. The sun is warm, yet there's a slight, gentle breeze. And all is quiet. Except this morning.
I'm breathing deeply and can hear my neighbor across the street playing music in the background as he works outside. No big deal. But all of a sudden, he jacks up the volume with the fervor of hearing a really great song that you just have to blast. It is time to rock out!
Apparently, he's rocking out to Foreigner. Yes, he is waiting for a girl like you, which on a side note, is the love theme to the 1984, smash Kevin Bacon hit, Footloose.
I eventually get past this and settle back into clearing my mind of thought. After a few minutes, another familiar song chimes in and this time I just can't contain myself. There I am, sitting on my deck on one of my yoga blocks absolutely cracking up because I'm now meditating to Human League's "Don't You Want Me". For those of you who have no idea what I'm referring to you, this song was recently used in a Chips Ahoy commercial where the cookie is driving along the road and then gets eaten by a mysterious hand from the sky.
While it would have been more peaceful if he were blaring Enya, this was definitely a spirit-lifter. And who doesn't like to start their day with a good belly laugh?
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