5th February Zen state at temporary traffic lights


In news that is going to astound nobody, a group of men wearing council issued hi Viz jackets and tops have been mistaken by irrate motorists for a pot hole repair gang rather than a gathering of like minded individuals in their 30's and 40's who have assembled to practise mindfulness by the roadside.

Speaking to Grace Under Pressure, motorist, Inna Rush, revealved, "It was an easy mistake but then I realised that the hi viz jackets and shirts worn by the men were very similar to the saffron coloured robes favoured by Tibetean Buddhist monks. And the more I sat looking at them standing in a little huddle motionless, then the bright yellow outfits began to infuse me with the same degree of inner calm and serenity that they appeared to possess."

"And those little metallic silver strips reflecting back the sunlight from their statue like poses helped me reflect on life's transitary existance. Even if that existance would normally appear to resemble eternity as I wait for the temporary traffic lights to finally change."

"Add to that the smell of hot bitumen to mimick incense and after just 20 mins I entered a zen like state and felt as if I have reached nirvana. So thank you Ashfield Council for spending my taxes on this mindfulness experince which accoring to the sign is going to be there until at least April."







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