sharon | July 15, 2010
Here are three simple words to help you through your day: CALM – STRONG – AWARE The next time your mind wants to be scattered or frantic about something, take a few deep breaths and say these words to yourself. Notice carefully what happens when you not only say them, but feel the intention of [...]
sharon | April 29, 2010
In the spring there are numerous media features suggesting different ways to renew, refresh, revitalize and/or restore ourselves to beauty, to health, to new energy. Purification remedies and diets, visits to the spa, recommitting to an exercise program, planting new things in the garden, are just a few of the many suggestions for reconnecting with [...]
sharon | August 9, 2009
The mind is like a radar system. It’s always scanning for something on which to focus its beam of awareness. Pay attention to what your mind searches for to offer an opinion, inner comment, or evaluation about. Noticing the themes of our scanning mind provides useful insights into our habit patterns of thinking. Revealing these [...]
sharon | July 25, 2009
Just for Now Just for now, just for this moment, allow the body to be at ease.Just for now ….. invite the mind and body to slow down.Just for now….. feel the breath glide in and out without effort.Just for now ….. quiet the inner critic and judge.Just for now ….. feel the peaceful mind.Just [...]
sharon | June 10, 2009
Creativity comes in many forms. Listening to your heart — the source of our inner passion and creative voice – can direct attention to many fun ways of giving wholesome expression to creativity. If an ordinary activity you do begins to feel like a drudge, try putting a creative spin on it. Try engaging your [...]
sharon | May 6, 2009
For years, I saw an acupuncturist who would place her hands on my head at the end of my treatment and say softly “love this body.” The intent of those words sent a feeling of total peace, love and tranquility through my body. The words were merely the reminder to me of these natural feelings that are available [...]
sharon | April 14, 2009
Buddhist teacher and author Pema Chodron http://www.shambhala.org/teachers refers to getting in touch with our soft spot inside. This can be a beautiful practice to do as an antidote to feeling separate, alone or disconnected from another or others. I’m suggesting it here as a shortened version of the Metta or Loving Kindness practice. Give yourself a little [...]
sharon | April 1, 2009
This meditation practice encourages us to be with ourselves with friendliness. Ideally, take a little time each day to be free of your wordly responsibilities and to be with yourself quietly. Place the body in a comfortable chair. Turn off the phones. Loosen any constricting clothing. Close your eyes if you wish. Direct your attention [...]