Oh so spot on are these words. I have just come back from 4 fabulous days driving my little MX-5 car on the twisting rises and dips of the single track roads in the NW of Scotland. You have no choice other than to focus the mind on the task in hand it being instinctive as any lapse could result in disaster and yet the thrill because of the natural skill which develops though regular practice makes it so simple and joyous. Now where have I experienced that before. Practice makes perfect.

Thanks so much for this clear and lovely reminder of how to travel the path of joy.

Beautiful Maitreya, your words are truely inspiring :) (X)

Hi Maitrya! How amazing that I read your story today! Just last night at our weekly Ascension meeting Maruta brought over the DVD movie "One Week" to watch ...how cool, the movie is a story about motorcycling across Canada. We all so enjoyed it! Your story too reminds me of riding on the back of Rick's bike of being so much more present to the beauty around me......what a way to see the world! Thanks for your share!

Graham, Jen, Kshama & Draupadi. Thanks for your comments, and for taking the time to make them. I just got back to Norway yesterday, having ridden across the Alps from Greece. It was a great trip, lots of laughs and very challenging riding, and some very good food. The most incredible part was that I experienced no fear at all, even when riding steep mountain passes where one slip meant a long and very fast trip to the valley floor. It was one of the clearest examples of what can happen when I rest my attention in the calmness within. Fear just disappears! Incredible. Have a lovely day!

It appears as though this path and teaching does not take much seriously. This is evident based on your blog Maitreya, whoever you are. Monks riding motorcycles, now that's pretty cool! Thanks, I'm intrigued.

How wonderful! What a relatable correlation btwn life and motorcycles. Your article is a fantastic reminder that I will carry with me. Enjoy the ride. I'm going to get my licencse one day. I'm a harley girl.

Thank you Maitreya. You are always an inspiration. Whenever I need to refocus and be reminded of the silence within, your words works like magic. Love, Tone.

I can really connect with this blog. Up until July 2006 I was a lifelong (50+ years)motorcyclist. At that point in my life, I lost a lot of my sight, and was registered partially sighted. I realised quickly how much my biking days had been my meditation, and time out from the 'monkey mind'. Last week in Cardiff I attended the First Sphere course, which I enjoyed immensely, I have a long way to go, however, I now have the tools to help me on my journey, even without my motor-bike.

"...the only way to help people experience peace, is to first know what peace is myself." Beautiful Priya, and so true :) (X)