Comments on: Morning Meditation on a Vespa Scooter https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/ Exploring life on a Vespa, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Trail 125, and a Kawasaki W650 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:41:44 +0000 hourly 1 By: The Unlooked-For Gift - Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-54878 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:41:44 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-54878 […] lust to ride would overcome me. But as I stood looking at the world all I wanted was to relax. The Vespa plays a part in relaxation and sometimes it whispers “go home.” I’ve learned to listen and accept that not every day or […]

]]> By: The Terror of Change - Scooter in the Sticks https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-46527 Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:19:08 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-46527 […] in first place is riding. Whether I’m on the scooter or motorcycle I continue to find emotional release, mental clarity, […]

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45290 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 08:36:27 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45290 In reply to Scot Rubin.

Thank you for the kind words about Scooter in the Sticks. I hope you find the same joy and satisfaction as I have as a scooter rider and blogger.

Checked out your blog — must have been the universe that brought us together since Kim and I have been discussing modifications to our diet to include more veggie intensive meals. Your recent “Old Bay Chickpeas” dish looks great. May try it out today!

Be safe.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45288 Sun, 21 Jul 2019 08:29:26 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45288 In reply to Howard Rains.

The Pennsylvania landscape is exposed to myriad weathers, fog being one. I’m grateful to live in this ever changing landscape. Currently awaiting the furnace temperatures to abate.

Kim does generally ask when I’ll be home but I try to remain sensitive to the fact that I can temporarily abandon everyone and everything when I’m on the road. So far I’ve remain mature and responsible. Like you say though, stopping for photos or a little hike can upset the schedule.

I’ve not read any of Mark Edmond’s books. I’ll try and run them down. Thanks for the head’s up on that.

Be safe and endure the summer Arizona heat!

]]> By: Scot Rubin https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45286 Sun, 14 Jul 2019 22:37:07 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45286 Really have been enjoying reading the backlog of posts on your blog. I just discovered it. It’s fantastic and very motivating. I bought my first Vespa just last week and have starting blogging myself about it! I look forward to reading more from you in the future!

]]> By: Howard Rains https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45283 Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:38:40 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45283 Lovely post. I miss fog. We moved to southern Arizona 17 years ago and have experienced it but two or three times since.
My wife will ask me when I think I’ll get home. She always adds an hour to whatever time I give her. She’s usually spot on. I can calculate the number of miles and my average time it take to cover those miles, but I cannot calculate the number of times I’ll stop and take photos, or just stop to hike to the top of a hill to see what is one the other side.
Have you ever read any of Mark “Tiger” Edmonds books? e.g. “Longrider” or “The Ghost of Scootertrash Past”?

Howard

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45281 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:38:03 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45281 In reply to StevrrinoB.

When I think about the things I experience and write about, the discussions of leisure riding, space to think, choices I can make, in that moment I realize how lucky I am to be amidst this life. So much to be grateful for. So many face far more fundamental challenges in life that I find myself at the other end of the “why me?” questioning. Why am I so fortunate…

Anyway, all of it, riding, wandering, discovery and questioning are beneficial for the mind, body and soul!

]]> By: StevrrinoB https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45280 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:08:58 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45280 Yes … Discovery and stretching out … So beneficial for the mind, body and soul.

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45279 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 16:02:13 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45279 In reply to SteverinoB.

Wandering now on the Vespa reminds me of the wandering I did as a young kid, when everything was new and exciting. That’s a gift to have again at my age!

]]> By: Steve Williams https://scooterinthesticks.com/2019/07/morning-meditation-on-a-vespa-scooter/#comment-45278 Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:34:02 +0000 https://scooterinthesticks.com/?p=9135#comment-45278 In reply to Robert.

I’m not sure why but my evening riding pales in comparison to those that begin early in the day. I used to ride a lot more at sunset and into the evening. Wonder what happened? If I begin again I’ll keep Vespers on a Vespa in mind!

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