I sat this evening--for seventeen minutes. It seemed longer. I have been tired, all day--stayed up late, drank some scotch and watched a movie and have been low-energy ever since.
But, hey. I did sit. Noted the barking dog, the crackle of the fire, the TV sounds from the tenant below. Noted and let each go of each---and was able to come back to the breath.
This practice, today, felt easy. Calming. A balm for my weariness.
So, the day is ending. These days seem so short--I wake before the sun is up at seven am and by six all the light has drained.
So, rest. Breathe. Be still, for I am enough.
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Hello Pam
Pam:
So good to find you in the "challenge". I enjoyed reading about paying attention to the barking dog and the crackling fire. As I type, I am listening to my dog snore, a chocolate lab with enough energy to light the world.
I have not managed to "fully" meditate today but found comfort in your statement, "So rest, breathe. Be still, for I am enough". Thanks Pam, I felt as if reading a comforting psalm. I will be repeating your quote to myself as I prepare to leave the country and leave my 16 year old for 11 days. She does not want me to go and I hate to leave her... Oh, how far I have yet to go in learning to "let go"...
I wish you well Pam across all steps of your journey.
Peace,
Selena
February 12. No Energy
Selena:
Thanks for reading and thanks for your comments. It heartens me to know that what I write means something to you!
It makes me feel that I am not alone. I KNOW I am not, but hearing from others affirms this.
I will be thinking of you as you go off across the world for these next days. I KNOW how hard it is to leave your daughter. But, you will both learn from the parting.
Where are you going, by the way?