During the course of this challenge, I have lost two important people in my life. I do not think that’s a coincidence. I am thankful that the meditations continue to give me the tools to be with reality, to be Read More
Author Archive | Katie
Week 2: Noticing my resistance
Katie February 14, 2020
I hit a few stumbling blocks this week, or so I told myself. First, it was that my apartment was too small to do a walking meditation (which, when I tried again a few days later, turned out to be Read More
Not the breath: Day 7 (and catchup from day 6)
Katie February 7, 2020
What a week! I’ve been meditating off and on for years. Today was the first time I’ve heard “not the breath” as a way of labeling thoughts, and I found it tremendously helpful. It removes any and all opportunities for Read More
Day 5: The Magic Moment
Katie February 5, 2020
Kindness toward self will allow me to radiate it outward. The magic moment is the seed of compassion–and I have many, many (infinite!) opportunities to practice letting go and beginning again with gentleness, with love.
Counting Conundrum
Katie February 4, 2020
My mind is all over the place this morning. Sharon’s gentle words helped me focus for a few moments. I found that I could keep the counting going in the background and still follow my thoughts–I felt like a fraud. Read More
Day 3: Staying with the Breath.
Katie February 3, 2020
I did it. I stayed present for just one breath. Thank you.
Day 2: A New Perspective on Sound
Katie February 2, 2020
Ah, New York City. I am getting to know you more and more each day, yet I still have the lingering expectation that I might happen to experience a moment of true silence with you. And instead of embracing the Read More
Setting the Intention. Joining a Community.
Katie January 31, 2020
For the last couple of years, I’ve more or less had a consistent routine: wake up around 5:30am, meditate for 15 minutes, write in my journal, go to work. Repeat. Now, though: a new schedule. More flexibility. Softer waking times. Read More
