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.
Imagine for a moment, yourself as a superhero. But in this superhero fantasy your superpower isn’t superhuman strength or the ability to fly, but something far more profound. This power allows you to see situations with absolute clarity, to understand the hidden currents of emotion and thought in yourself and others, and to act with … Continue reading Let awareness be your superpower.
Have you experienced it yet? That profound, radiating sense of peace and love that seems to swell from the very center of your being? Perhaps it came during a moment of connection with a loved one, or taking in a breathtaking sunset, or in the aftermath of a profound personal breakthrough. This feeling, often described … Continue reading Don’t give up, your heart beats just like mine does, it is available to you too!
Imagine spending your entire life chasing a magical butterfly. This butterfly, you are convinced, holds the key to your joy. You run through fields, climb trees, and search relentlessly, but the beautiful creature is always just out of reach. And even when one day you do finally get your hands on it, catch it, place … Continue reading We spend our lives searching for something we think we don’t have.
Is your own inner critic a constant weight dragging you down? Do you find yourself getting frustrated with your inability to “get things right”, to follow through, or simply to be kind to yourself? This question cuts deep, doesn't it? We all know what self-judgment feels like, that constant voice whispering (or sometimes shouting) about … Continue reading Is your judgement of yourself the weight that holds you down?
A message from today's meditation: In a world that celebrates hustle culture and relentless determination, the concept of surrender often gets a bad reputation. We've been conditioned to believe that letting go equals giving up, that relaxing our grip means accepting defeat. But what if everything we've been taught about surrender is wrong? What if … Continue reading Finding clarity before taking action.
“Often we can achieve an even better result when we stumble yet are willing to start over, when we don’t give up after a mistake, when something doesn’t come easily but we throw ourselves into trying, when we’re not afraid to appear less than perfectly polished.” – Sharon Salzberg Click on the image for more context. … Continue reading Sharon Salzberg Collection
Have you ever started a new project with fierce determination, only to see results fall short of your initial expectations? Maybe you hit a wall with a creative endeavor, or progress on a fitness goal feels agonizingly slow. These moments of frustration are all too familiar, and it's easy to get discouraged. But what if … Continue reading Trust in the unfolding.
