an early morning ditty, by me... Today I am taking a break from talking meditation, Today we must, instead talk hydration. Everyone seems dizzy and wondering why, Not enough water will make EVERYTHING dry! Your heart starts to beat faster, your hunger revs up, Time to refill that drinking cup. Your internal organs, like your kidneys and heart, will function more … [Read more...] about Hydration, it Rhymes with Meditation
Archives for May 2010
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
A Mother’s Love–It’s the Same No Matter Who We Are
“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.