“. . . and next, you will repeat the phrase again while thinking of someone you don’t like — someone who may have caused you pain. ‘May you be happy. May you be well. May you be comfortable and at peace.’” A few days ago, I settled into week six of the weekly meditation course
I have enjoyed every single minute of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course I am currently taking — even the difficult ones or those I typically would shy away from (ahem, I’m looking at you body scans). But this week was by far the most impactful and relatable for me and, four days later, I’m
my typical Saturday morning of writing was interrupted this week by my attending an all-day silent meditation retreat yesterday. and, while the anxiety of not knowing how the six hours would unfold almost caused me to skip it, I’m SO incredibly grateful I decided to attend. to spend the day not speaking while alone is
the past week was pretty mundane, which I don’t mean negatively but more in the sense of normal, every day, just moving along. that’s not to say there weren’t events that took place, progress made and good times had, but as I reflect on the past seven days the thought that comes to my mind is,
you know what’s difficult? doing nothing. as in, just being — with no agenda or check-list or expected outcome. just hanging out with yourself with no distractions. completely alone. with yourself. and your thoughts. yes, that’s right, JUST YOU AND YOUR THOUGHTS. I apologize if I sound a bit whiny — and I’m totally envious if
“It is impossible for you to go on as you were before, so you must go on as you never have.” ~Cheryl Strayed, Brave Enough week in review last week’s gratitude: solo adventures this week’s intention: notice what I’m reading: Books for Living + The Girl With the Lower Back Tattoo enjoyed one of the best
“When you have one foot in the future and the other in the past, you piss on the present.” ~Dan Harris, 10% Happier week in review purchased “Mind Over Medicine” (can’t wait to begin reading) began reading “10% Happier” posted: “week in review + lists + doing too much” bought new TV + bed +
“In the end, just three things matter: How well we have lived; How well we have loved; How well we have learned to let go.” ~ Jack Kornfield One thing I firmly believe is that for every negative event, every adversity we encounter in life, there is almost always an accompanying silver lining. Sometimes it’s
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