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The Weight of a Wallet and the Power of Attention

a bench on the top of a hill overlooking grass and a lake in a park on a cloudy day
Ever notice how the same place can feel totally different depending on where you focus your attention? I recently went on a bike ride to clear my mind, only to return home and discover I'd lost my wallet. In the midst of panic, I realized how often we let worries weigh us down. But when I found the wallet, everything shifted. It was a reminder that what we carry inside determines how we experience the world. The sun rises, the breeze blows, and life keeps moving. The question is: Where is your attention right now?

Offering Peace: A Gesture for Connection on the Road and Beyond

Matthew standing in the woods with blue sweatshirt holding out a peace sign

Life has a way of surprising us with little moments that carry more meaning than we initially realize. One such moment happened to me on a bike ride this past summer, and it’s led me to a practice I’d like to share with you — a simple way to offer peace to others, whether you’re on two wheels or simply moving through your day.

Biking Meditation

Bike leaning against a bench in a park

I'm not sure what to call it. Biking meditation. Bike yoga. Meditation in motion. Meditative biking. Maybe just mindfulness meditation while biking.

But I know something happens on my bike. Riding by myself, unplugged, no earbuds, outside in nature feels good. It relaxes me. It helps me let go of concerns about the future or past. If I have a problem I've been trying to solve, I often arrive home from a ride with a solution. Especially if I was not trying to solve the problem.

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