Unleashing the Urban Storm
With each blow, the fighters sink progressively deeper, and their mouths, full of sand, muzzled by anxiety, try to scream for help... neither one of course will be saved and escape the hard, dense, and compact quicksand [1]. I am one of these fighters, one who is trying to breathe in the quicksand of everyday life. Life in a city, devoid of nature. There is no place for Stress recovery during exposure to natural and urban environments [2]. In a city, gardens and small parks try to solve this problem; but they are usually so close to traffic, noise, and buildings that the impact of nature is entirely lost [3]. There is a need to control the intensity of sounds that impact our level of anxiety and our level of stress [4]. There has always been so much to create anxiety in the city—the noise, the endless rush, the violence of the mob [5]. In the city, you're always surrounded by people, but you feel lonely. It's not a real loneliness because you're never alone, but you're always feeling lonely [6]. All of this is overwhelming me. I need to get out, away from the noise.

When the Tracks Constrict
I am on the train, leaving the city, in an overheated, stuffy train, surrounded by coughing, sniffling passengers, people pressing in on me, while loud conversations, music, and the monotonous rumble of the train flood my senses. The oppressive heat, the uncomfortable confinement, and the smell of sickness. My breath becomes short; I can't breathe! Cold sweat streams down all my limbs [7]. Shivers grip me all over [8]. The train stops, the people around me push and suddenly, I am swept away. I can't breathe, I feel helpless as the crowd forces me out of the train. Stress and panic overwhelm me, and I struggle to free myself. And then… I have freed myself. I arrived in the middle of a forest. A deep breath, and the fresh, clean forest air fills my lungs.

The dragging stranger
I begin my hike through the dense forest. At the start, I'm not alone; some other hikers accompany me on a wide forest path. But after some time, they move away, and the silence of the forest surrounds me. Then I feel a gentle touch on my skin, as if invisible fingers are caressing me. My gaze shifts to a barely visible trail running right beside me. It's as if this mysterious path is inviting me, pulling me towards it – an invisible allure, a soft whisper of the forest. Following the path, I feel both fascinated and unsettled. With each step I take on this enchanted path, the sounds of the outside world grow fainter, and I eventually realize that I am alone. At the end of the mysterious path, I reach a breathtaking plateau. As my eyes take in the expanse, it leaves me breathless. In the distance rise majestic mountains, their peaks kissed by radiant sunlight. The scene is so overwhelming that my heart seems to dance with joy and awe. I stand there, captivated by the beauty of nature, waves of emotion flooding my soul. The silence of the forest is now punctuated by the sublime grandeur of the mountains. The freedom and enchantment of this moment make me feel as if I am one with the world. Time seems to stand still.

Unknown presence
Suddenly, a powerful energy seizes me, tugging at my clothes and making my hair dance wildly in the air. It's as if my senses are overwhelmed, and in that moment, I feel swept up by a stirring, almost tumultuous feeling. Restlessness and discomfort flood over me. This sudden surge of energy not only stirs up my external world but also my inner self. It's as if my heart and thoughts are caught in a tumultuous storm, bringing chaos and vitality alike.
I feel surrounded by an invisible presence. A gentle breeze caresses my skin, the delicate touch of nature feeling like a loving embrace. It's as if the mountain landscape is tenderly enfolding my soul. The scents of nature invigorate my senses, and I experience a deep sense of freedom and lightness that liberates my soul. The magic of the mountains flows into me, and I am deeply moved by the power and beauty of this moment. Nature flows into me like a wave of calm and serenity. Nature seems to come alive, and the sky itself takes shape. What is this feeling?
The feeling intensifies, and it begins to sweep me back and forth, engulfing me. In the midst of a whirlwind, a creature appears, it is Garuda. I am brought to the ground. Garuda, the divine manifestation of the air, reveals to me the profound wisdom of meditation. I thought I saw its soul wander, fly, pass, breathe, like the wind, in its transparency [9]. His teachings lead me on a path of inner realization and spiritual unfoldment. Mindfulness and understanding of the mind are at the center of this journey. Garuda teaches me to calm and focus my mind to attain inner peace and clarity.

Embarking on a Meditative Journey with Garuda
Meditation begins with focusing on the breath. Garuda emphasizes the importance of the breath as a bridge between the body and the mind. As the breath flows, I learn to observe my thoughts and feelings without being carried away by them. Garuda teaches me to direct my attention to the present moment and find inner peace.
Meditation encourages the development of compassion and wisdom. Garuda introduces me to visualizations and mantras that strengthen the qualities of compassion and enlightenment. In this spiritual practice, I discover the hidden depths of my mind and experience an inner transformation.
I become one with the boundless expanse of the wind. My consciousness merges with the airy currents that envelop the world. I become the breeze, the storm, and the gentle gust that sweeps across fields and forests. I become the wind.
I infuse the colorful prayer flags with a special magic. As the wind that carries the desires and hopes of believers, I let the prayer flags flutter in the wind. Their colors and mantras become part of my dance, spreading messages of love, peace, and spiritual connection in all directions. I carry the wishes and prayers of people on my airy shoulders, letting them flow across continents.