Meditation practices often invite a gentle return to the breath. Why? Because the breath is always there—it’s an occurrence that we can rely on. 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 same way most of us respond … More Smiling With What’s Here

A smile is an invitation to be met. It is an invitation to be held in the moment. Meditation is often an exercise in meeting ourselves in the here and now, which can reveal a lot. As we practice smiling with all that arises in a sitting, such as thoughts and emotions and sensations, we … More Gently Held