This morning I decided to spend some time meditating on the photo for the day (Siddha Yoga website). I prepared myself by putting my attention on my breath, and clicked on the link. I was impressed with the golden tree and its its leaf cape that lay on the ground. I had decided to imbibe the image for ten minutes, and I wondered, “What will I DO for ten minutes?” I began to look at various details in the image. I took my magnifying glass to discern more details. Then I found myself attracted to the patch of sunlight on a tree and shrubbery in the left background. I allowed myself to meditate on that because it made me feel relaxed and peaceful. Then I felt as if I were entering the photograph with all of my senses. I “walked” in the leaves and heard the rustling sound my feet made. I smelled the leaves in the air. I ran my hand across the green grass and touched the bark of the tree. I returned to the sunny spot and felt the warm sun on my body, and it felt so good. I found that my breath had become even. I had entered a state of open-eyed meditation. The timer went off, so I set it again and then closed my eyes. I felt the golden warmth of that sunny spot in every cell of my being as I continued to watch my breathing. I am learning how to meditate on nature, to employ the senses to reach a state of unified awareness!