Mental noting is an anchor for my practice. Today I am reminded of the power of words. Wave is my word, it feels neutral, not a negative or positive distraction. Wave helps me to connect my body and mind to Read More
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How lovely to return to the breath.
cindy@cindystack.com February 1, 2020
Returning to the core – breathing to support concentration – listening to Sharon’s soothing voice – brings me peace and balance. Happy to begin this challenge, again.
Welcome back!
cindy@cindystack.com January 31, 2020
What a delight to be back and ready to begin again.
Lovingkindness for my child
cindy@cindystack.com February 27, 2019
May you be well (mentally, physically, and mentally), may you be happy and spread happiness, may you be at peace and peaceful, may you be loved and loving. #Commit2sit #RealHappinessChallenge
“Explode with life…”
cindy@cindystack.com February 23, 2019
Lovingkindness meditation is a source of peace for my mind. As a worrier, I find using this meditation can shift me to accept my angst. This tool has empowered me as a daughter, mother, wife and friend. In these moments Read More
“Welcome Back”
cindy@cindystack.com February 16, 2019
I am triggered to relax and open myself to meditate when I hear Sharon say, “Welcome back.” During today’s mediation Sharon provided three grounding questions: “What sensations are present in my body?,” “What am I feeling now?,” and “Whats happening?” Read More
Mindful Valentine.
cindy@cindystack.com February 14, 2019
Be my mindful Valentine. “This is what’s happening now.” I’m looking into your eyes and I’m touching your warm wrinkled hand. Hearing my calm and reassuring breath as the scent of morning coffee delights. “Its OK,” let these emotions arise, acknowledge Read More
Opportunity
cindy@cindystack.com February 7, 2019
What was especially interesting or surprising for you these past seven days? #RealHappinessChallenge#commit2sit Interesting: how many opportunities throughout the day to shift awareness to the breath, how the breath helps me to ‘let go’ of the distraction ‘du jour’, how Read More
“Be available.”
cindy@cindystack.com February 5, 2019
Concentration-Day 5 @SharonSalzberg, thank you for the many gems in today’s lesson. Here are some of my favorite phrases: ‘magic moments,’ ‘be different,’ ‘begin again,’ and ‘That’s life: starting over, one breath at a time.” Today I became aware of Read More
“Counting Meditation” and Leading
cindy@cindystack.com February 4, 2019
Sharon suggests we let the breath ‘lead the way’ during today’s lesson. We read in the lesson summary, “When our attention is tuned in, when we’re aware of ourselves, these different parts of us work in concert and in balance Read More
