A labyrinth is a special kind of mindfulness meditation, and if we don’t have access to an actual labyrinth, we can still walk on one by connecting with a labyrinth in our minds. For the next few minutes, we’re going to go on an imaginary walk through a labyrinth, either as preparation for taking anContinue reading “A Guided Candlelit Labyrinth Walk”
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Love in Small Gestures
The quick text A call on the drive Passing comments Acknowledgement I see you I’m thankful for you The inner voice that says Reach out Connect Let them know Small quiet moments Whispers in the busyness of life Distractions and to-do lists can drown them out Slowly I’m realizing to pause Embrace stillness Go inwardContinue reading “Love in Small Gestures”
Awareness
When I was learning how to meditate, I exposed myself to a variety of teachers, gravitating towards the works of Drs. Joe Dispenza, Tara Brach, Deepak Chopra, and Jack Kornfield in particular. Through their books, podcasts, and online courses, I practiced using anchors and breathwork, postures and mantras, but some of the more sophisticated concepts,Continue reading “Awareness”
Acceptance
Allowing things to be as they are Reminding myself I can . . . Pause Breathe Let go Detach as needed Slowing down Slowing the inhale and exhale Letting go of the planning and worry Letting things unfold in their own time Cultivating patience Coming to stillness Accepting myself . . . My body inContinue reading “Acceptance”
Striving Not to Strive
While honoring my mother-in-law’s life last week, I found myself distracted by the arrangement of the room, especially the bottleneck at the photos preventing people from reaching the coffin. I desperately wanted to rearrange the funeral home for better flow, but I redirected myself to focus on connecting with the people in the room instead.Continue reading “Striving Not to Strive”
Who put me on this tightrope?
I used to ask, “Where is my soft space to land?” After hectic days with meals prepped, heart-to-heart conversations, lost items found, tears dried, laundry folded, problems solved, hurt feelings soothed, schedules arranged and rearranged, and on and on – I sometimes felt tired and alone Balancing family, work, social connections, health, errands, and allContinue reading “Who put me on this tightrope?”
Wishes for Wisdom: A Gatha
Wishes for WisdomMay I consider individual perspectives while continuously deepening my own.May I refrain from judgment and exhibit empathy and understanding.May I practice deep listening and thoughtfully decide when and if to speak.May I choose kind and compassionate words to share with myself and others. May I set good intentions and align them with meaningfulContinue reading “Wishes for Wisdom: A Gatha”
Truth Metta Meditation
Get into a comfortable position. Sit quietly, mentally repeat the following phrases slowly, thinking about their heartfelt meaning with loving intention. May I quiet my mind often to know my truth. May I be nonjudgmentally honest with myself about who I am. May I be open to the truths life is teaching me. May IContinue reading “Truth Metta Meditation”
Affirmations and Intentions for Flow
I flow through life with grace and ease. Flow is my natural state of being. I flow along life’s rivers, enjoying every current and shore. When I am fully present, engrossed in the task, and engaged with the process, time expands for me. May I flow like my breath, without effort or pretense. May IContinue reading “Affirmations and Intentions for Flow”
Lessons Learned at Locust Grove Labyrinth
Our labyrinth at Locust Grove still feels as sacred and supportive to me today as it did on the day we summoned the powerful energies of all labyrinths everywhere to imbue its bright center and dedicated its graveled paths to serving the highest good of all who walk them. Over the past three years, manyContinue reading “Lessons Learned at Locust Grove Labyrinth”
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