The snow has fallen
like a blanket covering the season past,
creating a clean canvas
for what lies ahead.
Yesterday, at our group meditation gathering, I led a loving-kindness meditation. The goal of the meditation is to help each heart get habitually more open to others; those we love, those we don’t know so well and even to those who we may not like. Continue reading “Loving kindness a day later”
My loving kindness meditation
Welcome to the holiday season. Whatever you celebrate or whether you celebrate a holiday or not… this time of year introduces some stressors that can increase your anxiety and rock your normal calm self. Continue reading “My loving kindness meditation”
I don’t watch the news but any connection with friends, social media and an awareness of the energy around me keeps me up to date on the reality that the world, my world, especially our world in the US is in dark times. This isn’t one of those, “Did you hear what he did now?!” sorts of essays. My focus is more on what can I do? Continue reading “What will save the world?”
I’m a little surprised you even clicked on that title… “I am perfect.” Perhaps you’re curious about what bit of ego might be on the loose here. Or maybe, you have worked hard and come to accept yourself, as I try to, as perfect. Continue reading “I am perfect”
I read a lot this week about the vagus nerve. “Wow, suni, sounds like a really exciting week for you? Haha?” Well, if you don’t know, I have worked for decades as a massage therapist and an energy worker. I read a lot about the body and alternative ways to treat problems and pain that many people face. Continue reading “Your body’s calming, soothing "system"”
Did you ever realize that it’s time for a change?
I hope so!!!!
Continue reading “Is it time for change?”
It’s a late fall day,
a cloudy Ohio day.
My walk in the park for exercise
turned into a wander.
The mist began and a quiet settled in.
Continue reading “To walk far enough…”
I know it already. I’ve been taught it repeatedly. I’ve even told the fact to others, as though it is some wise maxim that I use to guide my life. But the truth is, while I know I must make exercise fun in order to do it, I usually just don’t bother with the fun or the exercise.
Continue reading “Exercise? I love it! (well, now I do)”
Stilling the mind, falling into silence… this is my favorite style of meditation. Mine… as in that’s the flavor of ice cream that I like best. Are there other flavors… yes, as many as Baskin Robbins… and more. Continue reading “Mantra magic”
