A meditation practice that is exceptional in it’s beauty and simplicity is Gratitude meditation. In his book, A Year to Live, Stephen Levine writes “Gratitude is the state of mind of thankfulness. As it is cultivated, we experience an increase in our sympathetic joy, our happiness at another’s happiness…. we begin to feel a growing [...]
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Body Awareness
So many people live in their thoughts and not in their body! Body awareness is the bringing attention to our body as it is in this moment, to the sensations of coolness or warmth, or the sensation of alertness or fatigue. It is another way to bring mindfulness into our everyday life. In his book, [...]
Getting Unstuck
Jon Kabat-Zinn is one of our favorite authors on the subject of Mindfulness Meditation. In his book, Wherever You Go, There You Are (is that a great title or what?!), he states, “Mindfulness is an ancient Buddhist practice which has profound relevance for our present day lives…it has everything to do with waking up and [...]
Dwelling in Gratitude
Gratitude is something that we are very attuned to. We are so very grateful for the many blessings we have received. One of the nice things about Gratitude meditation is that it can be practiced very simply at any time. The poet John O’Donohue in his book To Bless the Space Between Us, writes “It [...]
Labyrinths are not mazes
A labyrinth is a pattern, usually in the form of a large circle, that has only one path beginning at the outer edge and leading in a circuitous way into the center. Unlike a maze which is designed to make you lose your way, a labyrinth is created to help you find your path. Labyrinths [...]
Lovingkindness
In the Unconditional Presence of Sound workshops we offer as a day retreat, the Lovingkindness meditation is always a highlight of the day. Lovingkindness is a meditation practice that cultivates a sense of compassion for yourself and others. It is simple and prayer-like in offering well wishes for peace, happiness, and emotional and physical well-being. [...]