Daily Living Rituals of a Spiritual Journey - step 2
“Meditation is coming into the seat of awareness, becoming aware of what thoughts and what emotions have been guiding our choices and decisions. This can be extremely uncomfortable and scary, especially if you have a habit of negative self-judgement. However, this is where we learn the first step of forgiveness and compassion. After All these thoughts and emotions are sly, and they make a ‘good case’ for getting to stay. But in meditation we create a pause or gap that allows us to be aware and in that space choose again. It is NEVER too late to choose again! “
Daily Living Rituals of a Spiritual Journey - step 1
“Back when my life was over the top hectic my doctor suggested meditation as a tool to help me center and relieve stress. I tried it and thought it was a ‘neat idea’ but didn’t give it a ton of value, nor did I make it a priority by any means. Then, after struggling with a concussion for many months with ALL of my doctors and caregivers nagging me to meditate I started to dig in a little deeper.”
Another Disappearing Act
As many people do, I struggle at times with my creative flow, often not meeting my own expectations. I am usually quite gentle with myself these days as berating myself has proven to have less than zero value.
Suffering - Friend or Foe?
Think of suffering like a road sign, ‘GO BACK, you’re going the WRONG WAY!’ We receive many warnings prior to this - pain ahead, turmoil coming - but we either don’t pay attention or blow them off as something ridiculous, so we speed up rather than slow down.
Awakening Light
The mind has a tremendous ability to dwell on things. We can channel this ability to dwell completely on The Light. Same ability, different focus!
Self-care: what does it mean?
Are you a care giver?
What I mean by that is, do you care for and take care of all those around you? Are you often burnt out; your energy stores completely depleted?
Identity Crisis: You are not your experiences
No matter what has happened in your life, you are not any of the things you have experienced.
Finding Fulfillment
The restlessness we are feeling is a signal from our self, like a warning system. It whispers to get quieter while ad campaigns loudly promote the next quick fix.
