This is sort of an iconic image. A sole person testing his skills fly fishing in a mountain stream. I’ve never done fly fishing per se, at least not the way it is supposed to be done. But I do love fishing because I find it to be meditative.
Repetitious motion. Casting. Reeling. Casting. Reeling. Letting your thoughts drift.
Then there is the thrill of catching one, and in most cases for me, releasing it again. Although there have been times when I’ve eaten a few.
Many moons ago, I was in a remote part of southern Utah living off the land, and was catching trout by hand. Amazing. And nourishing on different levels.
It is said that to dream of fishing is to really be dreaming about spiritual pursuits. I like that image. And just looking at this one, I find it to be meditative. Relaxing. Letting inner thoughts fade into quietness . . .
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Beautiful,how can you not relax and find peace in there😊
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Such a peaceful image. One day I dream to live in a place like this!
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I have a similar dream. Just passing through here and I’ll be somewhere else tomorrow. But this place is absolutely amazing 🙂
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I am really enjoying your roadtrip and your photos. Safe travels!✨
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Thanks so much ! I’ll post some more 🙂
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So happy for you in that awesome place fly fishing. Keep on stacking up those experiences.
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What a peaceful place.<3
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Good one. I love to fish myself but I don’t find myself meditating much – must be doing something wrong. No really, it has always been more sporting to me that just relaxing. I still catch and release because I believe in conservation unless you plan to eat what you catch. Still though, fishing is an activity that is very relaxing even if you don’t catch a fish.
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Can’t ague with that. It is relaxing, and it is sport too. And I still love it even if I don’t catch anything 🙂
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Beauty and tranquility! A real dream!
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I couldn’t agree more and find comfort in knowing there are others that feel so passionate about fishing and the great outdoors. I just shared about it as well https://noelliesplace.com/2018/10/17/gone-fishin/
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Perfectly written 👍
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Thanks so much!
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Nicely written and what a beautiful place! Fly fishing is good for the sole and my type of meditation!
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Thanks ! I agree! Excellent meditation 🙂
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