We begin this new round of meditations in the same way we begin every round of the Practice of Living Awareness, with a smile. In fact, we will most likely begin every meditation with a smile. This gesture isn’t about pushing happiness; a smile doesn’t always say, “all’s wonderful” or “everything lovely.” What a smile does consistently express is presence. It does say, “I am here.”
Choosing to smile and choosing to meditate have this in common: they generate presence. With all that is unfolding in the world and in our collective human heart, your presence is valued and necessary.
Thanks for being here.