More Meditations
Learning to Surf the Waves
HOKUSAI SAYS Hokusai says look carefully. He says pay attention, notice. He says keep looking, stay curious. He says there is no end to seeing. He says look forward to getting old. He says keep changing, you just get more…
Working with Reactivity
Processing your reactivity, after meditation: Think intentionally about it. Journal. Talk about it. Break the reactivity down. What actually happened? What triggered you? What arose in you? Were you overwhelmed? Did you remember to pick up your weapon, medicine or…
Online Meditations on Sundays & Wednesdays
Hi everyone, In light of recent events, I will be hosting my meditation and inquiry sessions online. Of course, I will miss seeing everyone in person but right now it is the only way for us to meet. Under these…
Self Acceptance
Here is a reflection or meditation that you might want to try. It sounds like the last one I posted but is very, very different in its impact. Try repeating it seven times a day or whatever works, then see…
“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….
Our Practice for the Week
Predisposing the Mind to Happiness First thing in the morning – “I look forward to the simple good things that are already on their way.” X7 “I am grateful for the blessings of this day.” X3 “I am grateful…
Adapt to Reality
“I will adapt to ceaseless change.” paraphrase of old Samurai saying
Do Your Best, Then Let Go
“Causes and conditions are vast & unpredictable, my power and understanding limited, therefore I make my best effort and then let go.”
Working with Difficult Conditions
“I will not (merely) be a victim of circumstance.” “I will transform each difficult condition into a path.” – a path of finding a solution to the problem or adapting to the new circumstances. – a path of discovering insights…
Storing Some Sunshine
In the evening, Recite three times: “I am grateful for the good things of this day.” Then think of three or four examples from the day and say: “I am grateful for: having a roof over my head…
Predisposing the Mind towards the Positive
First thing in the morning, recite this saying seven times: “I look forward to the good things that are already on the way.”