Right now, I feel incredibly happy. My heart is bursting with so much love that I can feel it every millisecond. I can’t hold it any longer; so I must express it right now. It began this morning. I woke up at 530 and walked over to the neighbouring park. I wanted to catch the early dawn. I sat down on an isolated bench to relax a bit and say hello to nature. At best, I expected her to say ‘hi’ back. Instead, I received a gift that I couldn’t have imagined in a million dreams. The gift of love. A warm hug; then a lingering, sensuous kiss followed by a deep, intimate conversation. Needless to say, the experience was unforgettable.

I could perceive everything. The chirping of birds as they flitted from one tree to the next. The fresh scent of the plants and flowers. The dampness of the morning dew on my skin. I could hear every sound; feel every vibration; smell each fragrance. I could see the tiniest ants going about their business. I was totally present in every moment. I felt conjoined with Mother Nature.

I was so conscious that I could feel Her pulse. I could understand what the birds were communicating. I could taste the fruits on the trees. I could see what the ants were building. Internally, I felt incredibly satisfied. There were no worries nor anxieties clouding my mind. No pressure of judgements or decisions. The only thing that mattered was the here and now. I sat for half-an-hour, enjoying every moment of my new-found tranquility. Would it be fleeting? Far from it!

Even after I’d departed, the positive energy lingered with me. All day, I emitted it to my surroundings. My friends, colleagues and even strangers flocked to me, drawn to its magnetism. “What’s up with this guy? Is he taking something? How can he be so happy?” they must have wondered. In reality, I hadn’t turned into a God-like happiness machine. I’d experienced Oneness—a magical state of being wherein my soul had become synchronised with nature and I was radiating Her love back to my surroundings.

This is just one day. Can I experience this every moment for the rest of my life?