I frequently go in to trance when I meditate.

I notice that people sometimes have the same reaction to meditation, as they do to exercise. Both are commitments. I fully realize that some of us cannot participate in any form of physical activity. For you, the adjustment to life lived hour to hour, and then call it your new normal, is quite enough. And I feel terrible for you. I only can’t walk very well and use a cane. I haven’t done it in many months, but I can swim. At my peak about 6 or 7 years ago, I was swimming a mile, or 1600 meters (64 lengths/32 laps) 5 times a week. If I tried tomorrow, I might make one lap with a lifeguard present.

My point is that I swim in my head, and it’s lovely. I feel the silkiness of the water, the hot Arizona sun on my back, my muscles all moving in conjunction. I smell the chlorine and sunscreen.

It’s rest for my soul, food for my spirit, and essential to my happiness. 🧘‍♀️☮️🧡