Snakes and frogs

[Gerard]

I find snakes incredibly intelligent, extremely shy but also have that inner Yang quality (fangs and venom) which makes them capable of being very aggressive (more likely defensive) when confronted or harassed. They are also predators. A couple of months ago, I came across a red-bellied black snake in the rainforest but it retreated quickly once it saw me; however it wasn't too far away, watching me closely and being very curious about my presence. I wish It was a lot cooler back them (steaming hot, near 35 deg. Celsius and 85% humidity), I would have sat there in meditation waiting for the snake to come close.

 

Frogs on the other hand are also very Yin, have a calm demeanor, and love croaking when it rains or during sunset time.

 

I enjoy talking to them and meditate when they are nearby. Very soothing and conducive to enter a deep meditative state.

 

Here are some photos of our wonderful rainforest friends (a very alien looking thing the blue frog, hahaha):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[shanlung]

The blue frog looks very yummy.

 

Maybe too much Yin.  So best to be followed by eating that red frog for the Yang to balance.

 

Those two combined will help you to penetrate the fundamental mystery of the Tao without having to use superfluous words.

 

 

Idiotic Taoist

[Marblehead]

The blue frog looks very yummy.

 

Maybe too much Yin.  So best to be followed by eating that red frog for the Yang to balance.

 

Those two combined will help you to penetrate the fundamental mystery of the Tao without having to use superfluous words.

 

 

Idiotic Taoist

You just died two times eating those frogs.

[blue eyed snake]

I like snakes 

[Marblehead]

I like snakes 

Is that a "Duh" comment?

[blue eyed snake]

just popped up

 

I find snakes incredibly intelligent, extremely shy but also have that inner Yang quality (fangs and venom) which makes them capable of being very aggressive (more likely defensive) when confronted or harassed. They are also predators. ):

 

 

 

see, that's me...

 

[Marblehead]

just popped up

Yeah, kinda' like me saying I like marbles.

[shanlung]

You just died two times eating those frogs.

Those froggies quite small.

Might need a dozen of each to fill the tummy.

I heard they are much tastier when harvested from the wild.

And should be taken with amanita mushrooms with garlic and onions.

Can even turn an Idiot into a wise and holy man.

 

After all, do you want or think you will live for ever?

 

 

Taoistic Idiot.

[shanlung]

The tastiest of all the froggies will be this one.

Must be savour slowly in the mouth.

Will help you find that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow too.

 

 

 

Idiot that love Dendrobatids

Edited March 4, 2015 by shanlung

[thelerner]

The last year or two I've been spotting more snakes on my walks in the Chicagoland forest preserves.  Its a good thing..

[Marblehead]

Can even turn an Idiot into a wise and holy man.

Or at least turn you into your next incarnation.

[Geof Nanto]

Gerald, those are excellent photos. For me connection to the natural environment has been my most valuable teacher. I like the idea of meditating in the company of frogs.

 

I came across a red-bellied black snake in the rainforest but it retreated quickly once it saw me; however it wasn't too far away, watching me closely and being very curious about my presence. I wish It was a lot cooler back them (steaming hot, near 35 deg. Celsius and 85% humidity), I would have sat there in meditation waiting for the snake to come close.

 

I've noticed that some species of snakes and lizards (and some other animals too) can feel my awareness directed towards them. Once alerted to my presence they will never move as long as I stay conscious of them. I can sit near them for extended periods even with my eyes closed and they'll stay absolutely still. But once my attention drifts they are gone in a flash.  To get such animals to come close I need to be able to pull my awareness in and merge with the inner 'stillness' of my surroundings. It's an interesting practice - one I assume indigenous hunters excelled at.