I can’t believe it’s here – the final day. First, thank you to @SharonSalzberg for an amazing 28 days and the incredible opportunity to blog during this challenge. Today’s lesson focused on our interconnectedness with all living things as well Read More
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#RealHappinessChallenge Day 23
SueB February 23, 2019
I’m getting more comfortable with walking meditations. I was initially not real thrilled with the idea of a walking meditation today. At times, when I’ve done them before, I get distracted with my balance, what’s going on around me, etc. Read More
#RealHappinessChallenge Day 22
SueB February 22, 2019
The final week of the challenge is here and we start with #LovingKindness. I have to admit, I had a hard time thinking of something good I did yesterday. I know I did things – it was a very busy Read More
Compassion and Seeing the largest picture
Sarah Rae Newman February 21, 2019
I’m surprised that through meditation practice I’m beginning to see the largest picture of things happening around me. It reminds me of the teaching this month, “Mindfulness helps us get better at seeing the difference between what’s happening & the Read More
#RealHappinessChallenge Day 21 – expanded awareness
SueB February 21, 2019
Wow – the end of week 3! I can’t believe we’re already here. In today’s lesson it was great to hear #SharonSalzberg’s recap discussing what has been accomplished this past week, and this past 3 weeks. This final meditation of Read More
#RealHappinessChallenge Day 19 – interest and investigation
SueB February 20, 2019
Today’s practice focused on taking an interest and investigating challenges that arise in meditation. Perhaps my mind wasn’t ready for the challenges or, more likely, wanted to actively demonstrate some challenges. I had all sorts of thoughts wander through my Read More
#RealHappinessChallenge Day 17 Negative/Difficult Emotions
SueB February 17, 2019
When I saw the title of today’s meditation – I didn’t want to do it. I thought to myself – why not a positive one – part 2? However, once I read the pre-meditation material, where it talks about “We Read More
busyness and mindfulness, sensation and thought
needlesandherbs February 16, 2019
As Sharon says, for most of us, mindfulness is fleeting… For the better part of this crazy week, I could not even fathom posting on this blog every single day. Sitting and watching the thoughts pass and letting them go Read More
#RealHappinessChallenge Day 16 Including the Positive
SueB February 16, 2019
What a lovely meditation – focusing on the positive. I think I smiled so much through the meditation that my cheeks hurt! What a gift from #sharonsalzberg to bring us back to memories of positive experiences in an effort to Read More
#RealHappinessChallenge Day 15 noting
SueB February 15, 2019
How was today’s meditation for you? Did you have something that competed for your awareness that you had to note? Did you have trouble identifying what it was? I had some ‘to do’s’ try to gain my awareness, I noted Read More
