Daily Meditation – Page 11

Messy and also beautiful.

Posted on March 28, 2024July 2, 2024 by Pierre

There is a beautiful paradox to being human. We are a glorious tapestry woven with vibrant threads of strength, resilience, and love, and also… among these vibrant threads there are undeniably threads of imperfection, insecurities, and occasional stumbles, inseparable from the woven whole. The question is whether the value of the tapestry is increased or … Continue reading Messy and also beautiful.

No more energy wasted on resistance.

Posted on March 27, 2024March 27, 2024 by Pierre

Have you ever found yourself spending way too much energy fighting a reality that is not going to change, or trying to keep control over what is ultimately beyond your control? It is like trying to push a boulder up a hill. You pour on the effort, muscles straining, but the darn thing barely budges. … Continue reading No more energy wasted on resistance.

Experience life at full-strength!

Posted on March 26, 2024March 26, 2024 by Pierre

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by life's experiences, to the point where closing your heart seemed like the only way to cope? It's a natural instinct, this desire for self-protection. But what if I told you that shielding your heart actually diminishes your experience of life itself? We sometimes have life experiences that feel too … Continue reading Experience life at full-strength!

Forget about enlightenment!

Posted on March 25, 2024 by Pierre

The week stretches before you, a canvas waiting for your brushstrokes. Goals to set, dreams to chase – it's the natural human instinct to plan, to propel ourselves towards a perceived better future. But in this mad dash towards "what could be," we often forget the most fertile ground for growth: the present moment. Our … Continue reading Forget about enlightenment!

You’ll remember what you are… and that there are things you know… always knew.

Posted on March 24, 2024March 24, 2024 by Pierre

There is wisdom in you! Have you ever had a feeling, deep in your gut, that you knew something to be true, even without logic or explanation? Perhaps a moment of sudden clarity or a powerful intuition that guided you in the right direction? That, my friend, is the voice of your inner wisdom whispering … Continue reading You’ll remember what you are… and that there are things you know… always knew.

You will be rewarded with more love for the whole of your human experience.

Posted on March 23, 2024March 23, 2024 by Pierre

What is it that makes a meditation of experiencing your 5 senses so useful? Firstly, grounding yourself in the feedback that your senses give you is an intensely "present moment" experience. Pulling all of your scattered attention - which is still trying to change the past and also control the future - back into one … Continue reading You will be rewarded with more love for the whole of your human experience.

We achieve ourselves, by sharing ourselves with others.

Posted on March 21, 2024March 21, 2024 by Pierre

Today is Human Rights day in South Africa, and so the meditation journey today is in celebration of being human! We often get caught up in the illusion of being separate entities. But a closer look reveals the intricate web of human cooperation that sustains us. Our reminder is that we can't be human all … Continue reading We achieve ourselves, by sharing ourselves with others.

You are becoming more and more you, as the old layers of armour slowly unravel.

Posted on March 20, 2024November 3, 2024 by Pierre

Could you imagine yourself peeling back layers, revealing a truer, more authentic you beneath? This is not just a handy metaphor, it's the reality of what meditation does. While we have accumulated these layers in an attempt to make ourselves more presentable, more acceptable to the world, this inauthentic self we’ve been constructing becomes our … Continue reading You are becoming more and more you, as the old layers of armour slowly unravel.

Becoming better at feeling…

Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by Pierre

Today’s wisdom comes from great teachers on the topic of meditation. And the central message for today is that, "of course you have thoughts and feelings, but your thoughts and feelings are not who you are." This becomes increasingly clear as you find that there is a space within you from where you are able … Continue reading Becoming better at feeling…

Do you have the patience to wait for your pond to settle, and the water to become clear?

Posted on March 18, 2024November 19, 2024 by Pierre

Are you ready to dive into a brand new week? Before the emails flood in and the to-do list stretches a mile long, let's take a deep breath and set the stage for a truly thriving week. Imagine a play on opening night: the actors haven't met, haven't practiced their lines, and nervously face a … Continue reading Do you have the patience to wait for your pond to settle, and the water to become clear?

Without wisdom, our compulsion to “do” re-creates the same old problems again and again…

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Pierre

We live in a world obsessed with action. A desperate need to always be seen “doing”, and yet our constant busy-ness seems to primarily result in “never enough”. Never enough time, never enough money, never enough acceptance, never enough stuff. Our lives become controlled by lists, goals and productivity hacks – the constant pressure to … Continue reading Without wisdom, our compulsion to “do” re-creates the same old problems again and again…

Seek out and surround yourself with people who believe in possibilities!

Posted on March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 by Pierre

Life throws a lot at us. Between overflowing inboxes and newsfeeds filled with negativity, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and cynical. Today’s message is really simple - never let go of the child within you who used to believe that the world can be a more beautiful place. The part of you who knows that … Continue reading Seek out and surround yourself with people who believe in possibilities!

We have to believe in a more beautiful world in order to serve it.

Posted on March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 by Pierre

It sometimes feels as though our soul resists the kind of life that this world offers. As if there's a deeper knowing that what society has turned into can't be the way that it's supposed to be. “Addiction, self-sabotage, procrastination, laziness, rage, chronic fatigue, and depression are all ways that we withhold our full participation … Continue reading We have to believe in a more beautiful world in order to serve it.

When you’re acting from your soul, discipline becomes obvious.

Posted on March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 by Pierre

You are in a process of remembering - remembering who you really are. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it's easy to lose sight of who we truly are. We get caught up in the whirlwind of responsibilities, expectations, and societal norms, forgetting the essence of our being. But amidst this chaos, … Continue reading When you’re acting from your soul, discipline becomes obvious.

They are in fact both on the same side… they are both on the side of war.

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Pierre

Today's journey takes us through our relationships with the people around us, and the world at large. A few years ago I had a clear realization of how our "survival self" is primed to "discriminate". The most primitive part of our brain is hardwired for survival and ready to cast suspicion on anything and anyone … Continue reading They are in fact both on the same side… they are both on the side of war.

What miracles are you losing out on?

Posted on March 11, 2024March 11, 2024 by Pierre

Do you ever dismiss miracles as fantastical occurrences reserved for saints or superheroes? You're not alone, there are many and varied opinions on the theme of miracles. Miracles are most often understood as violations of the natural world, but our teacher for this week - Charles Eisenstein - brings a twist to this understanding that … Continue reading What miracles are you losing out on?

Peace knows where you live, but it will only find you there if you make sure that you are in fact home.

Posted on March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 by Pierre

Sunday meditations are an opportunity to come together, simply to sit in silence together. Jaya John's work doesn't speak much about meditation or silence, but this quote pointed right in the direction of finding this kind of silence that we can call home: "Peace knows your address. Make sure that you are home. Be present … Continue reading Peace knows where you live, but it will only find you there if you make sure that you are in fact home.

Do your best! But stop trying so damn hard…

Posted on March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 by Pierre

It is at the bottom of your softness that you will discover your deepest strength. Before you start reading, maybe take a few breaths first. Make it real slow, slowly in, and slowly out. With every exhale think, "softness..." as you breathe out, soften your body, feel yourself melt, surrender... “Fear and pain may not … Continue reading Do your best! But stop trying so damn hard…

Don’t observe the revolution, BE the revolution!

Posted on March 7, 2024March 7, 2024 by Pierre

Have you ever felt the warmth of the sun on your skin after a long, cold night? That's the kind of energy Jaiya John urges us to bring to the world. In today's message, he urges us to remember who we are: luminous beings radiating our own unique light. John's message is a call to … Continue reading Don’t observe the revolution, BE the revolution!

All the world’s wonder is a song. The notes and the singer are YOU!

Posted on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 by Pierre

Being human, we have an ever changing flow in our emotional landscape. The thoughts we think and the emotions we feel flow in and out very much like clouds in the sky. Yet, often we view our emotions with apprehension, fearing the discomfort they might bring. Jaiya John reminds us today that by acknowledging and … Continue reading All the world’s wonder is a song. The notes and the singer are YOU!

All are welcome here, none will be left behind.

Posted on March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 by Pierre

Our teacher this week is Jaiya John, and it always amazes me how I can fall deeply in love with his work again and again after I've been away from it for a while. "Your life is three truths: How you treat others. How you treat yourself. And how you allow yourself to be treated." … Continue reading All are welcome here, none will be left behind.

Ask yourself this week, “What am I watering?”

Posted on March 4, 2024November 2, 2024 by Pierre

The message for this week is in water, and it comes from the pen of Jaiya John: Be deliberate about where you pour your water this week... "Water will show you what freedom is. Try to destroy it and it changes form but retains its essence. Swallow it and you become it. Bottle it and … Continue reading Ask yourself this week, “What am I watering?”

The friend that you’re gradually coming to know, is YOU.

Posted on March 3, 2024March 3, 2024 by Pierre

Sundays are for silent meditation, so less direction from me, and more of experiencing your own silent space. Regular meditation introduces you to a lifelong friend, always present, offering unwavering support and endless depths to explore. This friend isn't someone that you need to go out and meet; it's you. The journey of self-discovery begins … Continue reading The friend that you’re gradually coming to know, is YOU.

Take empowered action!

Posted on March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 by Pierre

Some “Stoic” philosophy for you today. The Stoic school of thought got its start around the 3rd century BC in Greece with Zeno, but it’s really when it hit Rome that it gained prominence. Every time I encounter stoic philosophy it feels very similar to Buddhism or Taoism to me. Stoicism is a school of … Continue reading Take empowered action!

Do you need to change your personality?

Posted on February 29, 2024November 3, 2024 by Pierre

Do you need to change your personality? This might feel like a harsh question, almost an accusation of something being wrong with who you are. But don't dismiss it too quickly. Join me on this thought journey to see if it resonates with you: "The freedom the Buddha envisioned does not come from jettisoning imprisoning … Continue reading Do you need to change your personality?