The Holidays
There will not be a meditation on Sunday December 17 and 24. We will have a session on December 31 at 10:30 am but not on January 7 2018. We will start our regular sessions January 14. See you then!…
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“I accept people as they are, and as they change.”
Our Open Sit meditation for this week is: I accept people as they are, and as they change. x7 Some clues for unpacking the phrase: It is a great kindness to accept somebody as they are and as they change….
Some Big News!
Jacqueline, my wife and I are taking over Living Yoga and Health, starting September the 1st. We will be having an opening party on September 9 from 1-3 pm, at the the studio at 105 Wyndham St N.. All are…
Adapt to Reality
“I will adapt to ceaseless change.” paraphrase of old Samurai saying
What We Do Matters
What We Do Matters Prepare for the sit. Open with intention. Calm the mind. Recite 1, 10, 25, 50 or 100 times. “Everything is connected, therefore my actions matter.” See clearly, whatever arises. Close with intention.
A Brief Joy Meditation on Gratitude
A Brief Joy Meditation for the Morning “I look forward to the unknown blessings that are already on their way” X7 A Brief Joy Meditation for the Evening “I am grateful for the blessings of this day.” [Name two or…
A Compassion Meditation
“May I be free of pain and suffering.” x3 “May (my friend) Sally be free of pain and suffering.” x3 “May ‘the bank teller’ be free of pain and suffering.” x3 “May (my opponent) Mike be free of pain and…
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Here are three MBSR teachers. in the area: Barbara Wilkinson http://www.barbarawilkinson.com/ and here is one that is OHIP covered in Kitchener: http://hannahsnidermd.com/services/mindfulness-based-cognitive-therapy-groups/ Also: Simon Peter K. Smith, C.Psych.Assoc. Phone: 519-836-1277 x310 Email: simon.smith.nps@gmail.com http://www.norfolkpsych.com/associates.aspx I took an 8-week program with Simon this fall….
Equanimity toward Difficult Beings
“All beings are subject to intense and compulsive karmas (conditioning), therefore I take very little personally.” “I am subject to intense and compulsive karmas (conditioning), therefore I am very careful about my judgements and reactions.” “If you are only happy…
Equanimity towards Beings
Equanimity towards Beings: Recite each verse of the series 1, 5, 10 or 25 times. “I am the creator of my circles of cause and effect. My happiness and unhappiness depend upon my own actions and not upon the wishes…
A Short Lovingkindness Meditation
These phrases are magical. Say them three times in the morning and three times at night, and your heart will grow and grow. You can say them more times, if you want. If you are inspired by your experience, please…
Exchanging Your Self for Others
“May I think about others more than myself.” “May I think about the happiness of others, more than my own.” “May I think about the pain and suffering of others, more than my own.”