“We like to be out in nature so much because it has no opinion about us.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
A while ago when I went to Kuang Si waterfall in Laos, I climbed to the top, found a remote place where marked as “no entry”. I knew I should stop, but I was attracted by mystery in it. So I went in. After walking some distance, I came to the other side of the top. The view was gorgeous. The opposite was another big juggle mountain. The sky was so blue with pure white clouds. On the right side, there was a big tree house was under construction. Maybe that’s why this area was marked as “no entry”. But it was a safe place. There was a bench on the left side. That moment, an idea came into my mind, wouldn’t it be cool if I do meditation here with whole nature company me.
Then I just took off my shoes, and sit on the bench with crossed legs and put my hands on my knees. Then I closed my eyes and started meditation. I could hear and feel the wind, sounds of insects, yet it’s so tranquil. After about half an hour. Another idea came into my mind, wouldn’t it be even better if I do with less clothes on. Then my skin can feel nature directly, every cell of my body can breathe fresh air directly and freely, and I can have deeper connection with nature.
“Without new experiences, something inside of us sleeps. The sleeper must awaken.” – Frank Herbert
The view of the place of meditation
After evaluating the situation, I thought nobody would come. Then I tried to take off my upper clothes. Still at beginning, I was afraid of people were coming and saw me half nude. Then my top personal value “courage” reminded me that I should be courageous to challenge my fear and try something new and risky. Then my thoughts switched to “even if people saw me, so what? They don’t know me. Even if they know me, so what?” We’re all human. We are alike with or without clothes. And human are part of nature. I felt great to experience the whole and harmonious combination with nature. It’s worthy to take this risk. Then I just focused on meditation. I felt more connection with nature with less clothes on.
The beautiful waterfall of another side of mountain top
My skin could feel the gentle pat of wind, every cell of my upper body opened their mouth so big to breathe fresh air directly and freely. At a moment, I was deeply touched by nature. Warm tears came down on my face without my control. I was soooo grateful for what I have, a healthy body, a free mind, surrounded by positive and supportive people, the freedom to explore this beautiful world, to experience such epic.
“You will not find WiFi in the forest, but you will find a better connection.” – Anthon St.Maarten
Often times, we lost ourselves by pursuing material things. We seek validation through external possessions and appearances. But nude mediation practice made me strip away the ego associated with material items and find acceptance within myself. We came to this world without any material things. And we’ll leave this world without taking away any material items. Why are we slaved by materials?
I felt vulnerable in the nature, at the same time, I felt so strong, powerful and courageous because of nature. Sitting on top of jungle mountain, I felt how small I am in nature, yet how big nature enables me. I was harmoniously combined with nature. I felt deep freedom, happiness and fulfillment. And she empowered me a lot of strength and courage to continue exploring and spreading her power.
“The thing about meditation is you become more and more you.” – David Lynch
Later on, when I talked my experience with friends, they reminded me of respecting local culture. I fully agree. At the time, I forgot considering this part, just so attracted by nature, but will definitely do it in future. If you’d like to try it, make sure the behavior respects local norms and culture.
Welcome to share your thoughts and similar experience.