People are often surprised when they discover that a big, brash, cutlass wielding pirate like me has a very spiritual side.
I often practice yoga and meditation. I particularly enjoy this simple candle meditation.
I seat myself in the half lotus position and place a single candle in front of me. I concentrate and focus my full attention on the flame for a while, until my heart rate slows and my breathing becomes slow and gentle enough that it no longer moves the candle flame in front of me.
I them visualise myself passing through the flame which cleanses me of all my troubles and worries. I pass into a space of peace and tranquillity which allows me to contemplate the oneness of the universe and everything in it. I then become aware of my unique place and purpose in the oneness of everything.
It is in this place of perfect peace, perfect tranquillity, perfect harmony with everything and everyone, that I am often overcome with an irresistible desire to write my name in gasoline and set that shit on fire..............
I'm like Jackie, absorbed by your tranquil spirit, so grateful you were sharing this activity, considering trying it myself and then Wham! the pirate hit me up side the head! And I too had to guffaw out loud. You're a very exciting person!
Ha ha brilliant story telling. I did wonder when I first saw this photo if there was maybe a sacrificial virgin in the background, but then I thought it would be difficult to find a virgin in Cornwall.
