How can I consider others when meditating or practising outdoors?

First choose somewhere that does not disturb others, then quietly do your practice. We seldom deliberately draw attention when practising outside. People nearby do not know what you are doing, and their existing activities still deserve consideration. We cannot focus only on ourselves.

On that visit to Qixing Mountain, after reaching the summit and taking photos, we found a place that did not obstruct other hikers to settle our minds, visualise and connect with heaven and earth. To me, the resonance was like tuning ourselves to the same channel as deities and the local energy. The feeling of connection was unusual and hard to explain in a few words. Quiet practice still has its principles and meaning.

The practice itself lasted only about three to five minutes, but we had spent time preparing and climbing step by step. What mattered was more than those final minutes. After having an idea, we were genuinely willing to act and make our way there steadily. Undertaking our practice also included respecting the local environment and considering nearby people.