A smile is an invitation to be met. It is an invitation to be held in the moment.
Meditation is often an exercise in meeting ourselves in the here and now, which can reveal a lot. As we practice smiling with all that arises in a sitting, such as thoughts and emotions and sensations, we allow ourselves to be present with ourselves.
The shape of a smile resembles a bowl; indeed, a smile contains. It contains the fullness of who you are.
Happy meditating.
Note to practitioners: As a theme during these chaotic times, this particular round will feature meditations that are simple, quiet, and gentle. Less talking, more spaciousness. You can always search for prior meditations by the week’s theme in the footer and/or sidebar of the blog should you want more dialog or teaching in your sitting. There is also a full round of the practice on our website. Enjoy!