Creating Space

Our universe is expanding. Astronomers have known this for decades. When they use telescopes to observe faraway galaxies, they see that these galaxies are moving away from the Earth. Space is created for these galaxies to move into. How might you align yourself with this universal activity? How might you create some space? Happy meditating! … More Creating Space

Receiving and Releasing

Our practice continues this week with the opportunity to explore the experience of release. Softening, opening, and receiving naturally moves into softening, opening, and releasing. Once again, the breath leads the way: it’s an honest rhythm that asks for nothing in return—only our participation. Whether we are walking or talking, swinging or singing, dancing or glancing, … More Receiving and Releasing

Silence

The Sufi poet, Rumi, offered this musing on releasing thoughts in the form of speech, “Before your words are uttered, let them pass through three gates: Is what I am about to say true? Is what I am about to say kind? And is what I am about to say necessary?” If not, release into … More Silence