sharon | April 16, 2009
As human beings, I believe our inner nature yearns to express. The form that expression takes varies widely depending on our mood, our lifestyle, our health, our connection with our sense of well-being, and if we give it time and space. Expression may be physical (such as movement or action), emotional (expressing feelings outward), mental [...]
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 14, 2009
See if this scenario sounds familiar. Someone makes a comment, observation, or offers an opinion about something. You find yourself responding to that comment with great certainty that you are right–unquestionably, unequivocally right? I call this the bear-trap mind response. Snap! Gotcha! No pause, no time to reflect or question what’s about to come out of my mouth. I [...]
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 [...]