Author Archive | Cher

I’ve been able to keep up with these, and for that I am thankful because it’s been a particularly busy week. I am tired though, and that is noticeable in how I feel. Should I meditate when I am tired? Read More

I am thrilled that I’ve been able to mediate 7 days in a row, but I know these have been very short, and don’t compare to the meditations I do with my dharma class. I’m very hopeful though that I Read More

I didn’t receive the email today, and felt a bit of a panic, because I won’t have time to do this later… but I went to the website and Day 6 was there. I really enjoyed this one because I Read More

Day 5 is done. I enjoy these lessons because they are very practical. I also see much incorporation of Buddha in these teachings. Loving kindness, nonsecular practice, and even the image of having the inner critic for tea, are concepts Read More

Today is a workday. It took me all day and almost to bedtime to get this practice in. Frustrating, but I am hell-bent on getting it done. I get busy at work and want to do so much… sitting isn’t Read More

I’ve been taking a dharma class that meets once a month for about 4 months. I’ve enjoyed it greatly,  however, much of the work is independent. Because of the holidays, trips, and other excuses, I’ve sometimes been lax in practice. Read More

I sat for a few minutes and listened to the second day meditation. This meditation would be perfect for a work day, while I am trying to meditate in my office! My house is quiet, and outside of the hum Read More

I am so grateful that my friend sent this link for the 28-day meditation challenge. I am studying Buddhism, but find I have a hard time “sitting” every day. I love this because I get a daily reminder and an Read More