A smile has the potential to change any situation. Have you ever had a morning wrought with worries or stressful thoughts, which lead to a sour mood,which leads to obstacles that seem to turn your whole day into a train wreck? And then… someone graces you with a smile and everything about your day changes. In … More Accepting a Smile
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
As we begin a new round of meditations today, we do so with a smile. We’ll be here every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the next several months guiding you through Spirit Fire’s meditation practice, the Practice of Living Awareness. May these recorded sittings serve as an invitation to go within and offer yourself some … More Goodness, Kindness, and Care