winter-travel

The frosty landscape outside my train window is an almost ethereal spectacle - trees dusted with a sprinkling of pristine, white snow, the air shimmering with the crispness of the -13°C morning chill. I’d trade this for a warm bed anytime, but alas, the universe has other plans. Today's commute is graced by a news article about a murder case from Hov in Søndre Land, a dismal, unsettling dark cloud threatening to mar the tranquility of the snowy beauty outside my window.

Brushing aside the ghastly news for a moment, I wish to delve into the numerous benefits of yoga and meditation. On days like these, their warm expanse of tranquillity juxtapose starkly against the heady gloom that some news stories tend to spread. The serene harmony they offer is priceless, a radiant sun that softly dispels the frosty dread settling in my heart as I think of the recent murder case.

Yoga is not just a physical practice; it interweaves your mind, body, and soul into a binding harmony. It promotes flexibility, muscle strength, posture, and all the other physical benefits you can think of. On mental aspects, it is well-known for reducing stress, anxiety, and promoting better sleep, a true cornerstone of well-being in this chaotic world.

Meditation, on the other hand, is like buying a first-class ticket to peace train in an otherwise turbulent journey. It provides clarity, reduces negative emotions, and vastly improves concentration, something we can all benefit from in a world constantly vying for our attention.

Given the tumultuous energy around the murder case, I find solace in the gentle embrace of yoga and meditation. At something so unsettling in the early morning, it is they I turn to, my safe haven. They act like my reliable powerbanks, always ready to charge my spirits when the battery of life runs low on zeal.

Speaking of powerbanks, these life-savers truly deserve a shout out. In a world constantly on the move, they are an invention that can be as crucial as morning coffee. Can you imagine your phone dying in the middle of an important call, or worse still, in the middle of your favourite show? It's a nightmare I wouldn't wish even upon my worst enemy.

Despite the chills crawling over my skin and the unsettling news article, the promise of an unseen cup of coffee awaiting in Oslo, the warmth of yoga and meditation, and the small, non-trivial comfort my power bank offers, provide enough fuel to meet the day ahead. Life goes on, beyond the frosty windows of the train and past the waves of ominous news. One must remember to breathe and find peace in the little things that make up this captivating, daunting journey we call life.

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