The body responds to a gentle breath in the same way most of us respond to a smile: with acceptance. We allow for it. We welcome it. Nat King Cole sings, “Smile though your heart is aching, smile even though it’s breaking, when there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by.” His earnest invitation … More Smile
This week we have been working with the basic premise of mindfulness: paying attention to what is happening right here, right now… without judgement. Why the last segment – without judgement? Well, judgment is another way of saying we create stories around what’s happening. We label it, we have opinions about it. This gets in … More Allowing for What’s Next
“Smile as the great benevolent being that you are. Smile, blessing everyone and everything in your day.” (from the meditation) To remind oneself of the truth of who and what one is sets the moment right. No moment is about impatience, harsh words, degrading thoughts or actions toward someone, or punitive thoughts about oneself. No … More 1c: Benevolence