Steph: “The moment of surrender is not when life is over. It is when life finally begins.” ~ Marianne Williamson In part 1 we will take all that we have learned this month on surrender and proceed to sit with the simplest of instructions. Can we let go of expectations and detailed direction, and trust our … Continued
Erin: Rumi wrote “This being human is a guest house/ Every morning a new arrival/ A joy, a depression, a meanness/ some momentary awareness comes/ As an unexpected visitor/ Welcome and entertain them all!”. For tonight’s meditation, we’ll take his exhortation and open the doors wide to our own guest houses, aiming to accept all the wonderful weirdos … Continued
Avi: There was a time in my life when I struggled to get things done. I had to push myself to take action, to be productive. That created a self image. Now, things are different, I’ve gotten in the habit of doing, of vigorously pursuing projects and interests. Yet, my outdated self-image as an ineffective layabout … Continued
Steph: As a self-proclaimed recovering Type A personality, I still find struggle in doing nothing. We have been so conditioned to believe busy = good, do we ever even stop to contemplate that maybe it’s not? That wouldn’t be good, right? Slowing down and sitting still – two tenants of meditation – are not easy in … Continued
Erin : For our sit we’re not going to sit. Instead, we’ll explore letting go of our traditional meditation postures and laying our bodies down. Can we find clarity in relaxation? Can we relax at all in a room full of other recliners? Can we stay awake for all 35 minutes? Join us and find … Continued