Today’s meditation is a tried and true exercise in mindfulness, direct attention, and curiosity… along with a dash of patience and appreciation. This is a body scan meditation and it’s perfect to kick off this week’s theme: flow. A body scan meditation moves awareness from body part to body part and invites the themes of … More Allowing Flow
The Eightfold Path was presented by the Buddha as pathway to ease the suffering which is inherent in the human condition. As you read the names of the eight components below, you might choose to replace the word “right” with the word “wise” or “skillful.” This gives them a different feel. The eight parts are … More Worthwhile Effort
Welcome to the Practice of Living Awareness, or welcome back. Today we begin a new round of meditations. A new round. A new day. A new moment. Yet, the possibility for some gentleness, peace, and openness remains. It has always been there and will always be there. Gentleness, peace and openness: these can be the … More Creating Space for a Smile