See the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.

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Good morning and a happy Sunday to you. You probably know that on Sunday mornings we do a silent meditation, just a circle of people who get together to be in silence together. I love the simplicity, and the connection.  In our fast paced world, silence is a rare and precious commodity. The constant barrage … Continue reading See the stars, the moon and the sun, how they move in silence… We need silence to be able to touch souls.

Deeply surrendering to this human experience is where you’ll find your soul.

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In the inner sanctuary of our minds, a profound transformation unfolds. Meditation, often misunderstood as a mere relaxation technique, is a powerful tool that can unlock the depths of our souls. It's a journey inward, a pilgrimage to the sacred space within. Renae Sauter, offers a beautiful perspective on the transformative power of meditation. She … Continue reading Deeply surrendering to this human experience is where you’ll find your soul.

Your inner GPS guiding you to true north.

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Sunday morning meditations are reserved for silence. I love the idea of us getting together and being able to just slip into silence together. And on a Sunday morning I like to get into our teacher of the week's views on silence, and Oprah doesn't disappoint: "Clarity comes from stillness. I promise you'll feel better … Continue reading Your inner GPS guiding you to true north.

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation…

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A thought on meditation... I have seen countless lives change with this one choice - "the decision that meditation will be my new normal." Like getting up in the morning and automatically brushing your teeth, making meditation a part of your day every day, will change how you live your life. Here are a few … Continue reading If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation…

You ARE the universe experiencing itself.

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A silent meditation for today......... You don't need to stop all of your thinking, but you can slip into a space that is deeper than the thinking and simply be the observer of the thinking... In this place you will find that you're unattached - this doesn't mean that you are separate from everything, but … Continue reading You ARE the universe experiencing itself.

The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.

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Welcome to the practice of silence... Take a moment out of your day and come and sit with us in a circle of silence. You don't have to complete the whole meditation, just come and sit with us for as long as it feels useful to you... "Solitude is for me a fount of healing … Continue reading The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.

What is holding you back?

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"You don't just have the potential to create, you are always creating." - Jack Canfield We are always creating! We were created to create and therefore we create by default, but we're not always creating at our highest potential.  What is it that prevents us from creating at our highest potential? What prevents us from … Continue reading What is holding you back?

A study on negative self-talk.

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A regular practice of silence is like medicine, and the long term healing properties of meditation are becoming increasingly clear through modern science. Recently, meditation researchers have investigated how meditation impacts what is called the brain's default mode network (DMN), which includes the self-talk that constantly chatters in the background as you go about your … Continue reading A study on negative self-talk.

Become a willing participant in your life.

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Surrender is always a bit of a tricky subject to get one's head around, and most often the ideas of “surrender”, “being present” and even “meditation” elicit the image of floating around in a state of bliss, removed from life's problems. Matt Kahn does a great job describing the difference between resisting life and surrendering … Continue reading Become a willing participant in your life.

Do you know yourself as light?

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Light is everywhere. It gives us vision, keeps us warm, and facilitates life. Light is even responsible for developments in communications technology, the internet, and space travel. However, light is not just a physical concept. It is a central theme used throughout scripture to literally and metaphorically describe spiritual concepts.  Throughout history, scientists have studied … Continue reading Do you know yourself as light?

Where there is nothing, there can only be God.

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Have you ever been able to find a profound sense of peace and tranquility amidst the chaos of life? Perhaps it was during a solitary walk in nature, a quiet moment of reflection, or a deep meditation. A moment of pure stillness where the world seems to fade away, leaving you alone with your thoughts … Continue reading Where there is nothing, there can only be God.

You can train your brain to support your NEW beliefs.

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Our subconscious holds what I like to call a "recording" of the past. Our whole body understands this recording as “truth”, because these are the things that, in fact, we lived through. And so like a well-worn record, the meaning we’ve made in the past - the dots we’ve connected subconsciously - are played on … Continue reading You can train your brain to support your NEW beliefs.

The greatest truths of the Universe lie deep within us.

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Anita Moorjani has been our teacher this week and I hope you’ll do yourself the favour of searching her name on YouTube and listening to some interviews with her.  She reminds us that we are not defined by our bodies, our accomplishments, or our possessions. Instead, we are interconnected with all of existence. This realization … Continue reading The greatest truths of the Universe lie deep within us.

Repeat the sound of God as an inner mantra.

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Welcome to a Sunday silent meditation. On a Sunday we always dedicate this space to stillness by having a silent meditation.  What is your relationship to silence? Do you find it easy to be in silence by yourself? Or is there a lot of resistance within you to the idea of surrendering your “self” into … Continue reading Repeat the sound of God as an inner mantra.

Become like one who is awestruck and nourished listening to a golden nightingale sing.

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I love reserving the silent meditations for Sundays. And while today's Hafez quotes are great for leading us into silence, they make me hopeful for humanity as well.  Hafez was a Muslim Sufi who lived in Iran during the 1300's, just after "The Crusades" when all of the Christian and Muslim world was at war … Continue reading Become like one who is awestruck and nourished listening to a golden nightingale sing.

The only place the mind will ever find peace is inside the silence of the heart.

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Sunday mornings often carry a peculiar quietude. It's as if the world is taking a collective breath, a moment of pause before the week's relentless pace resumes. This quietude is a gentle invitation to look inward, a reminder that the most profound journeys of self-discovery begin within. "The resting place of the mind is the … Continue reading The only place the mind will ever find peace is inside the silence of the heart.

Don’t be up in nobody’s business.

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Even though the theme of today's meditation is silence, I chose a different topic from Byron Katie's work which I'm sure you'll love! It's brilliant advice for every one of us - We live in an age of constant connection, where the lives of others are laid bare on social media platforms. It's easy to … Continue reading Don’t be up in nobody’s business.

You’re trying to stop the wind, dressed as a kite. How are you going to do it?

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I love Mooji's views on silence. He speaks in words which I swear I can taste! To better understand his thoughts on silence, I’m going to divide them into two categories - what is beautiful poetry and what is really practical advice: The beautiful: "There is a mystery within all beings bursting to reveal itself, … Continue reading You’re trying to stop the wind, dressed as a kite. How are you going to do it?

Peel back the layers of everything that you are not, until you come to the deep realization of what you are…

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This first quote from Swami Vivekananda can possibly be a little controversial - "The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves." - Swami Vivekananda From experience I know that this can be a touchy subject... religion... and then the suggestion that your own true nature should be your … Continue reading Peel back the layers of everything that you are not, until you come to the deep realization of what you are…

Every path is a journey to God.

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Hello heart whisperers. For today's silent meditation I couldn't find any content from Jeff Brown that particularly speaks to silence or meditation, so I thought I'd share some of his work that most resonated with me this week. And what particularly struck me, was some of his content on love and relationships. I often get … Continue reading Every path is a journey to God.

A surrender to dealing with reality just as it is.

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Two little words that might be able to tell us something about dealing with the onslaught of daily noisiness and overwhelm. Two little words formed from the very same alphabet soup of letters.... silent and listen... a beautiful coincidence or a silent message waiting to be heard? Life can be a whirlwind of thoughts, emotions, … Continue reading A surrender to dealing with reality just as it is.

Meditation is the ultimate mobile device.

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Our teacher for this week has been Sharon Salzberg, and her own description of herself is, “I call myself a meditation teacher rather than a spiritual teacher.” Meditation really IS Sharon’s specialty, and for today’s message I have a sizable collection of her thoughts on meditation, and I’ve divided it into three themes for you: … Continue reading Meditation is the ultimate mobile device.

The connection that truly binds us is to be found in realizing our own unshakable acceptance of ourselves.

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Have you had moments of feeling utterly lost, like the world was crumbling around you? In today's message, Tara Brach, shares a profound truth that she had come to understand during her own life’s biggest upset: in the midst of life's storms, our truest refuge lies within ourselves. “I decided to write ‘True Refuge’ during … Continue reading The connection that truly binds us is to be found in realizing our own unshakable acceptance of ourselves.

God hangs out in the spaces between your thoughts.

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This week, our teacher has been Alan Cohen. And today being a Sunday silent meditation, I tried to find quotes where he speaks about silence or meditation and I couldn’t find much, so for today’s message I’m just including a few thoughts that sit really well with me… “If you are not living with a … Continue reading God hangs out in the spaces between your thoughts.

“In silence God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience.”

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Sunday meditation is dedicated to silence, and I enjoy seeking wisdom from great teachers on the value of silence to accompany a Sunday morning journey of togetherness. Here for your enjoyment is some insight from Thomas Merton: “Not all of us are called to be hermits, but all of us need enough silence and solitude … Continue reading “In silence God ceases to be an object and becomes an experience.”

You are doing better than you think!

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Life can feel a bit like a whirlwind. We chase deadlines, manage relationships, and navigate an ever-changing world. It's easy to get caught up in the noise and forget to take a breath, let alone reflect on how far we've come. But amidst the chaos, silence offers a powerful tool for personal growth. In the … Continue reading You are doing better than you think!

Stillness is not dependent on the mind being silent.

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The biggest stumbling block to new meditators is the feeling, "but I can't get my mind to be quiet!" The truth is none of us can, and the good news is, we don’t need to… "Did I pay the electricity bill?" "What should I make for dinner?" "I wonder if Sarah got that promotion..." Frustrated, … Continue reading Stillness is not dependent on the mind being silent.