Mindful at Sea Level Season 2-Heading North

A Study of Blue: A Return to Presence This episode explores A Study of Blue , a free‑verse poem thatanchors Season 2. The poem charts a demanding inner journey: following a northern light through cold rain, frozen earth, and blurred horizons. Each challenge becomes a catalyst, sparking a hidden flame that guides the narrator forward. At its heart, the poem is about choosing presence in a world tha...

In this Episode, “Another Mile,” Bob A shares a personal free verse Valentine’s poem that gently weaves mindfulness into the everyday rituals of love and companionship. Drawing on his training as a Mindfulness teacher, Bob A reflects on how presence reveals itself in small, steady moments — texting poetry, watching the sky, walking side by side. This episode invites listeners to notice the quiet r...

On a cold winter’s day, as I gazed from my office window, a sudden sliver of sunlight pierced the gray. In that moment of awareness, nature startled me with its quiet promise of sunshine— whispering, “be patient… what you seek is almost here.” This episode is a reflection on that gift of light, a reminder to stay steady, stay aware, and stay mindful at sea level. -Bob A, Mindful at Sea Level Credi...

You’re listening to Season 2 of Mindful at Sea Level-Heading North, a space for poetry, guided meditations, reflections, and mindful curiosities.  I’m Bob A, a trained mindfulness coach and military veteran, heading north after decades of world travel and plenty of life experience in “the pursuit of success combined with restlessness.”  This podcast is my offering from “one wild and precious life....