DAY 12: 2 Minutes of Gazing Part I – Clouds

dark orange sunrise
Brian Hogan

I thought that doing my sun gazing experiment in Los Angeles would mean smooth sailing in terms of daily visibility; but relentless clouds over the last two days and some other shrouded mornings recently have made me realize the sun is playing hard to get. Nikki and I stood last night and gazed at brightly lit orange clouds because the sun would not reveal itself to us from behind the cumulus curtain. I realized then that I need to try and see the sun in the mornings because then I have two chances to feast on its energy and outsmart the weather. 

I woke up early this morning, and after the yoga & chanting session (which I fell asleep in) I made my way to our regular mountain top. Both Nikki & Brett are away in different desert locations so I am gazing solo for the next few days. As I was rounding the bend to the parking area the sky opened up just a little to sprinkle cool mist upon my face. I put Summer’s top up and made my way to our grassy mound despite the thick and discouraging tarp of grey covering me and obscuring the sun. As I stood there I tried to coax the clouds to part with my mind. I began to feel like they were ignoring me so I switched from coaxing to daring the clouds to open just to prove they could. I sensed that if they had fingers the clouds would be flipping me the cosmic bird at that moment. I regained my composure, reassured the sun that I was happy to come even if he couldn’t make it, turned and made my way back to my car. 

SIDE EFFECTS: Clouds can really mess with your gazing schedule.

BENEFITS: I am learning to maintain my tranquility even when I don’t freakin get my way!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


About Brian

About Brian

Brian is a Writer, Clarity Coach, Filmmaker and Adjunct Professor who loves teaching and learning, and living in the uncertainty of it all.

Share

Resources

LIFE STORY HACKING GUIDE

Enter your email address for a complimentary copy of my Life Story Hacking Guide which includes the complete 4-step process to peace, freedom and joy along with story hacking exercises designed to accelerate your growth.

Recent Posts

Subscribe To The Life Story Hacking Blog

Brian loves to discuss stories and storytelling with anyone who will listen! If you are interested in hosting a Screening w/ Filmmaker Q&A please fill out the form below and Brian or one of his team will reach out to you right away.

*I never share your email address with anyone, I hate spam too!

Hack Your Story

Use this guide to discover the life you were meant to live.

Life Hacking Story Book and Ebook photo

*I never share your email address with anyone, I hate spam too!

Subscribe

*I never share your email address with anyone, I hate spam too!