When I get out in the morning I hop on my bike. And I go. I love being back on the bike. In Copenhagen biking is integrated into everyday life and it defines people to a great extend. People of all ages and backgrounds bike to and from work and social activities. I feel so free and connected to people when I´m on the bike. I feel I have wings. Like a bird close to the earth. I didn´t realize until I actually was back on my bike how much biking is integrated in me. For most of my life in the US I traveled by car. Or sometimes bus. Like pretty much everyone else there. The thing I have noticed about biking versus 4 wheels is that you travel at your own speed since you are the engine. I´ve notices that I notice more and that my conscience feels more expanded because I take in more slowly all the things that I see. I get to where I need to in time and I feel calm. On the bike I never get agitated because I´m never stuck in traffic. There is a continuous flow that I believe flows along with my consciousness. So in a way I´m doing a mindfulness practice when I´m biking. I also feel very supported in my daily tasks because the collective consciousness is embracing biking. Bike lanes everywhere, you can take your bike on the train for free. It´s all about encouraging biking. And what I really love is that women get in their high heels and hop on the bike. So you can be stylish and ride your bike at the same time. Sweet.
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Your writing was tucked under the wings of the videos and I did not see but now I am flying with you...I want to ride and feel that mindfulness meditation. I love the image too of women in high heels riding bikes.
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I am going to post my latest revision of a poem started last summer after hearing the true story behind the poem, yes 5 women caught the largest fish ever in the South Seas.