Pausing for the present moment, and all that it offers, can be both a challenge and a gift these days. Arriving “here” and allowing ourselves to be fully present is as potent an act as planting seeds in the hopes of a beautiful garden or bountiful harvest. We know that with tender cultivation, plants emerge …
Let the Mind be the Mind
by Danna Faulds Photo by Sara on Pexels.com Behind its restless activity, just one layer deeper is stillness, and beneath even that, is an ocean of mystery and truth. Swim in this eternal sea until you know yourself to be infinity, and bring that knowing back into your day. Why struggle to be what you …
Practice: Anchoring
"Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor." Thich Nhat Hahn Anchoring in Meditation The concept of developing an anchor for meditation is not unlike the anchoring of a boat. The anchor is a tool that we carry with us as we travel along that helps hold us …
Rest, and readiness
Is it as true for you as it is for me, that in these waning days of August, cues pop up every day, reminding us of the shift that leads us into the next season? The changing light... colors.... sounds.... silences.... breezes .... all seem to be coaxing us to let go of the exuberance …
We were made for these times….
As students of mindfulness, we learn to practice a set of techniques, and notice, over time, the effects on both our interior and exterior lives. Little by little, the practices become a resource to turn to in our daily lives and activities. Today, in this moment, in these troubled times, as we witness the pain …
Cultivate peace in 2022 with a practice of mindfulness
“Peace. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.”- Unknown - Join me this January and February for an introduction into the 8 Essential Mindfulness practices. Learn how …
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Prayers for Peace for the New Year
May we all touch the seeds of lovingkindness May we all be free from suffering May we all know peace Released 1.2.22 to be carried on the breeze.
Mindfulness Meditation for the New Year
Mark your calendar to join me on Sunday morning, January 2 for a FREE community mindfulness meditation even as we are distanced. Let’s usher in 2022 together cultivating calm, compassion and connection for the year ahead. Grab a cup of tea and join in! 10-10:45 am on Zoom. Sign up with me at liveyourpractice@gmail.com. I’ll …
What the Day Gives by Jeanne Lohmann
Suddenly, sun. Over my shoulder in the middle of gray November what I hoped to do comes back, asking. Across the street the fiery trees hold onto their leaves, red and gold in the final months of this unfinished year, they offer blazing riddles. In the frozen fields of my life there are no shortcuts to spring, but stories of great …
Intro to Mindfulness Meditation
Interested in practicing mindfulness meditation? Please join me and a small group of fellow students this fall for an eight week series on the essential practices of Mindfulness Meditation. Each week will focus on one practice. Lessons will be delivered through email on Sundays so that you can explore and practice on your own schedule …
Deep Peace Practice 