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”
Category Archives: Meditation
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”
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”
Colors of Compassion: A Metta Meditation
Let’s take some time today to come together to acknowledge the rainbow range of humanity enriching our lives and celebrate them with grateful and compassionate hearts. Please take a moment or two to settle into a meditative posture that’s comfortable for you, deepening your breath and arriving in this space. Relax your face, softening yourContinue reading “Colors of Compassion: A Metta Meditation”
Listening to the Heart
Slowing downComing to stillnessFocusing on the breathI sense my body in spaceI am reminded to be grateful For this life For this moment For this body For this breathLooking inward, I ask my heart Are you happy? Are you heavy? What is uplifting you or weighing you down?If I am still enough, I can hearContinue reading “Listening to the Heart”
Letting Go of the Past Year
A Meditation Go ahead and get into a comfortable position Relax your eyes, your jaw, your neck, and your shoulders Notice where your body makes contact with the chair and ground and feel the connection and support As we move into our meditation, let’s give ourselves a moment to arrive by taking three deep breathsContinue reading “Letting Go of the Past Year”
Who We Are When We Stop: A Gatha Meditation on Balance
We are all grains of sand passing through the neck of an hourglass flowing across time. Honoring our centers, we flow like grains of sand. We are all flocks of birds migrating across open and stormy skies following new and ancient pathways. Cultivating minds like sky, we become grounded and free. We are all laughingContinue reading “Who We Are When We Stop: A Gatha Meditation on Balance”
Mindful Life Connections 