Our Practice for the Week

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…

Too Much Thinking

Too Much Thinking

Our practice for this week is: “Mostly my thinking is compulsive and distracting, therefore I take it very lightly.” Repeat 7, 21 or 108 times per day. Share on:Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleLinkedin0

Some Big News!

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

Adapt to Reality

“I will adapt to ceaseless change.” paraphrase of old Samurai saying Share on:Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleLinkedin0

Fail Better

Fail Better

“I will fail.   I will fail again.   I will fail better.   I will succeed.” ~ derived from a quote by Samuel Beckett Share on:Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleLinkedin0

Do Your Best, Then Let Go

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.”   Share on:Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleLinkedin0

Working with Difficult Conditions

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

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

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.” Share on:Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleLinkedin0

A Meditation about the Circles of Cause and Effect

Circles of Cause and Effect Prepare for the sit. Open with intention. Calm the mind. Recite 1, 10, 25, 50 or 100 times. “All beings are the creators of circles of cause and effect. Their happiness and unhappiness depend upon…

What We Do Matters

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. Share on:Facebook0TwitterPinterest0GoogleLinkedin0