So felt like sharing a little as Ive not spoke to many ppl since Ive been away. Ive just arrived in Delhi on a slum train, was pretty hectic and incredible! In the bag racks there was 5 guys above me sleeping, legs crossed. A bench seat for 4 had 6 at any given time. The isles were full and zero room for 9+ hours. Was incredible to think it cant fill any more surely, but then, it does! Indian folk tolerate others at great depths in all aspects of life. It makes westerns seem very high strung and often in the beginning I misinterpreted some of this behaviour as rude rather then a cultural perspective. The sense of community is perpetuated by a lack of space, money and the deep belief in faith and family. People simply dont have the luxury of saying move over please! And are often left hanging in the doors in the freezing cold. I have strangers load there bags on my lap with no question it might be an inconvenience and a part of me really likes it. I feel a little accepted and trusted to just join in and be included. As usual the poor are again the generous ones whove shared their street fires with me, a meal, a convo and made sure I wasnt ripped off. Its a complexed country with many highs and lows. I love travelling alone, I do it a lot in general but the last few weeks Ive really found a peace in solitude. For the first time in years I read a book while traveling on buses. U remember books? My ability to jump in the deep end increases everyday with a sink or swim approach from the start. Its a challenge I recommend. Reveals a lot of your strengths and short comings. Youve a lot of time to reflect on your own inherent bullshit and others, understand it, make peace with it and let it go. I met a great tattoo artist who had a vowel of silence for a year! Pretty amazing. Since Ive been here Ive barely said more then a few words each day which as u know for me is shocking lol. Its remarkable how much torment or peace out minds create. Ive found a greater depth of peace then Ive had in years and its constantly tested by my minds old habits, ego and a deep seeded sense of vulnerability. Ive fell very much in love with mother India in particular the north. Will be in Varanasi by lunch on the Ganges, will be in Nepal in three days ! Melbourne in 13 days :) love, peace & mung beans!
Posted on: Wed, 14 Jan 2015 02:52:23 +0000
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