Silence and Stillness

Silence supports noticing. Stillness supports silence. Yet, within the stillness there is so much activity. Suddenly, we find ourselves noticing on a slightly different level. Awareness arises and meditation becomes magnetic. What does it attract? It attracts the very next, universally pre-selected, perfectly inspired moment. And the very next one is already being filled. Could … More Silence and Stillness

Loving Kindness

This week we’ve considered some very auspicious word pairings: “Heart + Mind” and “Living + Awareness.” Today, we’ll add another: “Loving + Kindness”. Loving Kindness meditation is traditionally a Buddhist practice referred to as “metta bhavana”. Metta translates to “loving-kindness” or “friendliness” in Pali, a language closely related to Sanskrit. “Bhavana” means “cultivation” or “development”. … More Loving Kindness