Many meditation practices often invite a gentle return to the breath. Why? Because the breath is always there. It is a reliable occurrence that we can steady our focus upon. The body is a reliable occurrence as well. You have one! And it’s breathing. Right now. The body responds to a gentle breath in the … More Smiling with the Body
May your smiles be filled with scrumptious goodness, nutty kindness, and may they crack open a similar smile in all of those who are on their receiving end. A smile is a bowl after all, and that’s not only considering its shape. A smile contains. It makes room and allows. It says, “Yes, I have space … More The Shape of a Smile
A smile is a universal gesture. It offers a bit of brightness. It fosters connection. The same might be said about meditation. Today, as we begin a new round of meditations within the Practice of Living Awareness, we offer this, or these—a smile and some time in meditation—to ourselves. We’ll be here (or in your … More A Universal Offer