“Let go of the ways you thought life would unfold; the holding of plans or dreams or expectations – Let it all go. … Let it all go and flow with the grace that washes through your days.… Let go, and the wave’s crest will carry you to unknown shores, beyond your wildest dreams or …
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“Finding peace is about meeting life, no matter what arises, with an open and responsive heart. It is steadiness of mind and a calm understanding that allows us to be with the constant changing and shifting landscapes of our world. Peace does not mean indifference or apathy, rather it is a spaciousness of mind that …
In Monday mindfulness practice last night, we focused on the art of savoring with our props of a tasty treat. It turns out that the simple act of savoring deliciousness is a delightful way to cultivate mindfulness! All that is required, as a start, is to engage your present moment attention enough to notice and …
https://deeppeacepractice.com/fall-2022-mindfulness-meditation-sessions/ “Concentration is power.But it's not the end of practice.Mindfulness is your capacity to observe without judgement.” Jonathan Foust
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 …
"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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
And then the day came, when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom... Photo: Deb Cook, Woods Hole, MA 5.9.21
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