Good morning and happy Sunday. It's been great to hear from so many people who have been stopping in to take a peak at this blog. I greatly appreciate all the feedback and am glad to hear that some of you are taking more time to practice quiet meditation, others are giving thought to adding more plant based foods to their meals and still others are taking more time to … [Read more...] about The Starfish
On the peaceful side
Everything Changes
Everything changes. One thing we know for sure is that nothing stays the same. We can't dwell on what was, and we can't really worry about what will be. Just to make a point, vegan feast Thursday ended like this last week...one of the regulars announced he would be missing most of the vegan feasts this summer, as he left for 6 weeks to tour the US and Japan with his band. … [Read more...] about Everything Changes
An Exercise in Imagination
This meditation exercise, called "Discovering Your Imagination," is borrowed from the book, Meditation, by Bill Anderton. In this exercise a box is used as a focus for your meditation. As you visualize the box, let your imagination take over. allow items in the box to "appear"--these represent your thoughts and feelings. It may help if you actually place an empty box in … [Read more...] about An Exercise in Imagination
“Peace. Be Still.”
Speak to me of lovely things, of treasures yet to be found, of peace, that flows like a river. Tell me of tranquil places that no hand has marred, no storm has scarred. Give me visions of standing in the sunlight, or feeling the mist against my cheek as I move and live and breathe... Find me a place in the sun to sit and think and listen to the sweet inner voice that … [Read more...] about “Peace. Be Still.”
Be Still, Mind.
Back to meditation. If meditation is new for you, you may wonder "where do I begin?" This morning let's talk about an exercise we can use to still our minds. First sit comfortably with a tall spine so that your heart and lungs are not compressed. It always helps to wear non-restrictive, comfortable clothing. Close your eyes. Relax, breathing naturally, and allow … [Read more...] about Be Still, Mind.