I was in the zone
Max Simon - March 24, 2007
On my way home from Seduction of Spirit in Florida this week, I had an experience that is too funny not to share. As usual, I will be embarrassing myself for your entertainment. Enjoy.
After 5 straight days of teaching yoga and meditation, I was definitely a little out there. My plan was to head home on Thursday by flying Southwest from Florida to Nashville to San Diego. When I arrived at Nashville, I had about an hour layover to my connecting flight. It seemed like a perfect opportunity to get some writing done.
I sat down next to my gate and got in the zone. I came into this trance-like meditative state where creativity was flowing through me. I was writing like I had never written before and brilliant insights were pouring out of me. I felt so inspired.
All of a sudden, I was jolted out of my creative daze by an overweight southern girl who was asking to share my electrical plug. At that moment, the thought popped into my mind: "I wonder what time my flight leaves?"
Feeling very accomplished from the work I had just done, I moseyed over to the check in desk where I saw the Southwest attendant taking down the information for my San Diego flight.
Uh oh, not a good sign.
I asked: "what time does my flight leave to San Diego leave? She replied: "you mean what time did your flight leave?" Oh shit.
"Do you mean to tell me that I missed my flight while sitting directly next to the gate?"
"Boy that's a first!" she said with a chuckle.
I was not amused.
The absurdity of the situation was too much and I couldn't help but laugh too. Recognizing that there was nothing I could do to turn back time, I immediately went into teacher mode to try and soothe my troubles: "What's done is done so just drop it. There's no reason to loose your cool. Everything is going to be fine. Something good is going to come out of this. This is going to make a good story. Take a deep breath. Chill out."
Ok, I feel better..... so let the adventure begin.
There was no adventure.
I ended up flying to LA, renting a car for $100, stopping at McDonalds to eat on the way home (because it was the only restaurant open at 11 pm on a Thursday night), getting a terrible stomach ache from that greasy crap, and finally crashing into bed at around 1 am. Sheesh.
I woke up the next morning trying to think about what life lessons I could take away from my little travel excursion. Here's what I came away with:
1. even smart people do stupid things sometimes.
2. don't ever eat McDonalds again
3. next time you meditate for 5 days straight......fly home direct.
thank you. I hope this made you smile.
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Posted by Max Simon at March 24, 2007 10:27 PM
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I wanted to spamm this funny post,
the Dutch prime minister on-line too,
check his online profile @
http://jpb.hyves.nl/
then this, Turkish princess..
ooh..
another night, another thread,
love, passion
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marek dariusz podsiadlo
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March 25, 2007 03:22 PM
Hi Max!
I, too, had an interesting flight home. I ran into some of the other Chopra staff in the car return area and they can tell you what that situation was like. For the most part I handled it with understanding. For the MOST part, meaning that I did experience some distress over the thought of missing my daughter's second birthday party. But synchrodestiny kicked in (as it tends to do) and my flight was somewhat delayed because they were having trouble loading the luggage.
It was on that flight that I had a very strange experience. The flight attendent approached me and asked me what I was reading. When I showed her the Bhagavad Gita she asked me if I believed in God. When I nodded yes she knelt down in the aisle and started sharing with me some problems she was having with her family in Mexico. She began to cry and proceeded to ask what she should do and if everything happens for a reason. Why would she come up to me out of the blue and ask me this? We never even exchanged names. Was this some quiz to see if I had learned anything during the week? And if so, you guys are good.
She also told me a story of how she was in Mexico and gave a beggar $5. He had no arms or legs. He blessed her and thanked her so much that she felt compelled to put her hand to his cheek. He said "Thank you. It has been so long since I have felt my face."
She was an absolutely beautiful soul and it was an absolutely beautiful experience. She hugged me as I left and said I had helped her so much. I still don't know her name.
Thanks Max for all your time and energy. I miss you all already.
With Love and Peace, Melissa
3. Posted by
melissa
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March 25, 2007 07:39 PM
Hi Max,
You are in good company: a few of us who participated in the Seduction of Spirit retreat missed our connecting flights. Two of us had to stay overnight in a somewhat dubious "hotel" in Detroit. But, hey, it gave us a chance to continue the retreat.... and to practice what we learned. We met other travellers who had missed their respective flights, so it gave me the opportunity to tell them about the Retreat.
BTW, if you carry some almonds and LUNA bars, no need to stop at McDonalds....
Sat Nam
Katherine
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KatherineD
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March 27, 2007 07:24 AM
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KatherineD commented on I was in the zone
Hi Max,
You are in good company: a few
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melissa commented on I was in the zone
Hi Max!
I, too, had an interesting flig
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marek dariusz podsiadlo commented on I was in the zone
I wanted to spamm this funny post,
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stevesnz commented on I was in the zone
:] man you can focus well.
and yeah mc
:] man you can focus well.
and yeah mc d's! i just dont get how people eat that stuff it's horrid. even if you aren't into eating healthy there are so many alternatives that taste far better (well unless it's 11pm)