brooess has it. It’s about being in the now, the present moment. For some of us, it is akin to a self-defined spiritual experience.
Riding my bike, skiing and sailing are the main activities for me that enable me to be in the now. During these activities I am focussing purely on feeling the experience, through my body. The moments of yesterday, last week, last month, the last minute; as well as the moments yet to be are not in my thought process. I am existing in the now or the present moment
Its a very good place to be for me. But then, I am also spiritual.
For those of you who are keen to explore more of how to ease modern day anxieties and stresses, there are many books on the subject of meditation and enabling the realisation of being in the present moment. Many Buddhist teachings also.
Overall, a book called ‘The Power of Now’ by Eckhart Tolle is worth a read for some.
If of course, the ‘spiritual’ is not for you, then just go ride your bike and focus on the trail ahead… 😀