Meditation?

So I have decided that meditation can be different things for different folks. I have found that what is helping me keep my sanity is my music on the go(thanks again for the ipod) and a hike or a walk. So that is what quiets my mind at least for now ...for those of you that don't know I have one of those brains that never shuts off. It, my brain, is constantly analyzing.

The current problem with the above this week is the dam wind. For a person that is allergic to the outdoors - wind is evil especially this time of the year. I had hiked up the trail off of Johnson, (not sure what to call it since everyone calls it something different old high school trail, firmens trail, Bowden Ranch Trail) anyway, the other day and all was great - made it all the way up to the top. For the first time! It was beautiful - views of Morro Bay, the Dunes, and everything in between. I sat for awhile listening to some tunes and then the wind picked up. So I got back on the trail stopped pondering the idea of going down the other side (which ended up being a good idea since I have since heard it is private property)and was making my way down when the allergies kicked in. I am not sure what exactly it was in the air but it was one of the worst attacks I have ever had, I was even pondering calling someone to come get me but how could they - I needed to get down ...plus I just hiked 3 weeks in France I can do this. Right? At least that is what I was telling myself. When I finally got down to my car and looked in the mirror it was an ugly site. A cross between looking like I had gotten punched in the face to looking like a lizard.

So in the end what am I trying to say ...it is never easy to find peace - but keep trying and I am currently in search of a trail underwater at least until the wind ends.