Archive for the ‘Meditation’ Category
The Light of Your Being – Winter Solstice
Wednesday, December 21st, 2022
“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.” ~Hafiz
How will you celebrate the light in the darkness?
As we enter the winter season, it is time to go inward. The winter season allows us to align with a slower pace. In the depths of winter, when the bears hibernate, trees put their energy deep into their roots, and many of dive deeper into the dream world, it is natural time to retreat.
As we go inward, let us notice the beauty and tranquility of winter. Let us celebrate the light within that is always possible. Let us embrace the opportunity for deep rest and integration that winter provides.
How will you keep the candle lit inside yourself?
Celebrate the light of your own being!
Pause
Tuesday, August 10th, 2021
When I can’t find the words to say or write, I look in nature.
When life seems overwhelming,
I pause.
When I need to understand, I take photos.
I find meaning in images.
I find connection in nature.
And I find peace in the stillness.
Just For This Moment
Tuesday, April 7th, 2020
Just for this moment is a phrase that showed up in my meditation. It is a phrase that is keeping me grounded. I have said many times to myself as a reminder to stay present to now.
Just for this moment feel without seeking another experience.
Feel the sensations in your whole body.
Let them move, intensify or dissipate.
Allow your feelings to stay or leave.
Bow to your feelings.
Just for this moment be silent or let your voice be heard.
Be gentle with yourself.
Know that your heart is vast and can hold your feelings.
Be a sanctuary for yourself.
Just for this moment.
Curate More Love
Wednesday, February 12th, 2020
My morning meditation gave rise to notion of curating more love. More peace. More joy. More laughter.
Following my meditation, I wrote in my journal, “My heart is curated and narrated by the love that lives in me.” I began to just sit with that — in that. I questioned where in my life am I curating and narrating more love.
How am I curating and narrating the love that lives in me? How am I expressing the love that lives in me?
Curating and narrating love is a daily practice; one I am not always good at sharing. Each moment and each breath gives me a chance to curate more love.
What are you curating more of in your life right now?
This month, this day, this moment is an opportunity to curate more love.
Flickering Light
Thursday, December 19th, 2019
Our light goes in and out.
We find ourselves again
and again.
And we lose ourselves again and again.
Sometimes we need the darkness to find our light.
Our light dims and love helps us find it.
Our light shines bright, and love shows us how to share it.
Our light glows and other people notice it.
We sometimes see the light in others before we see our own light. We shine and celebrate the light in others.
Oh, and their light flickers too.
May we find our inner sun that is always shining light.
May we remember that light emerges from the darkness.
And that the most holy darkness is the deepest darkness.
Let our flickering light and holy darkness be our teachers.
Curate More Love
Wednesday, August 21st, 2019
My morning meditation gave rise to notion of curating more love. More peace. More joy. More laughter.
Following my meditation, I wrote in my journal, “My heart is curated and narrated by the love that lives in me.” I began to just sit with that — in that. I questioned where in my life am I curating and narrating more love. How am curating and narrating the love that lives in me? How am I expressing the love that lives in me?
Curating and narrating love is a daily practice; one I am not always good at sharing. Each moment and each breath gives me a chance to curate more love.
What you you curating more of in your life right now? How are you narrating yourself to others and to yourself?
A Thought Away From Peace
Tuesday, July 23rd, 2019
As we become more aware of our thoughts, we can start to observe and listen deeply to the messages we give ourselves.
Take a moment and ask yourself:
Is this thought giving me joy or taking away my joy?
Spend 10 minutes each day observing your thoughts.
Watch where you mind goes and allow your breath to take you back to peace.
The calmer our mind, the more we can give and receive.
Give yourself 10 minutes each day to observe your thoughts.
Where will your thoughts take you today?
Breathe your way to peace.
Support Within
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2019
What’s the posture that will best support you right now? We can slow down. Relax.
What if you tuned into you? Connect to the essence of you. The invitation is to rest. Notice all the places in your life that support you.
Where can you relax? Listen to the rhythm of your breathing. Let your heartbeat be your guide. Just for today. Just for this moment.
What support do you need right now? Give yourself permission to ask for support. Notice what your heart needs. Notice what you need to be more fully alive.
What brings you back to yourself? Notice what is calling your attention. Notice what you are giving energy to and paying attention to.
Let go – for now. Surrender to yourself. Support yourself. Notice how you are supported from the inside. You are supported within.
Flickering Light
Thursday, December 6th, 2018
Our light goes in and out.
We find ourselves again and again.
And we lose ourselves again and again.
Sometimes we need the darkness to find our light.
Our light dims and love helps us find it.
Our light shines bright lightly and love shows us how to share it.
Our light glows and other people notice it.
We sometimes see the light in others before we see our own light.
We shine and celebrate the light in others.
Oh, and their light flickers too.
As our days grow shorter, may we find our inner sun that is always shining light.
May we remember that light emerges from the darkness.
And that the most holy darkness is the deepest darkness.
Let our flickering light and holy darkness be our teachers.
Peaceful Mind, Happy Heart
Tuesday, August 14th, 2018
If our thoughts are peaceful, our meditation is also usually peaceful. If we have spiral or negative thoughts, then we describe our mind as unsettled. We might be unable to “stop” our thoughts.
The goal of meditation is not to stop our thoughts. It’s to notice our thoughts. It’s a place where we can experience a subtle change in our thoughts. Our meditation is as much when we are in the world as it is when we are on the cushion.
If your mind is a little peaceful then it’s possible to experience a little more peace and expand it. As my meditation teacher says, “If we can feel a little peaceful, we can feel a lot peaceful.”