I hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas weekend. The message that the season brings is not limited to one special day, but lives on within us if we turn within everyday. Meditation is truly for everyone, whatever faith or not, and can be practiced alone or together. It will make your faith in God or yourself stronger by your own personal experience. It is a beautiful additive to whatever you’re already doing to get centered.
Great way to start:
If you prefer, begin with a prayer or simply envision the peace you hope to feel. Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground, or on the floor cross-legged, and keep your spine erect and chin parallel to the ground. Rest your hands on your thighs with your palms facing up. Close your eyes and concentrate at the point between your eyebrows. Just passively observe your breath going in and out through your nose, without trying to control the rate. If your eyes drop, gently bring them back up. If your mind wanders, don’t worry about it, just bring your attention back to your breath.
The key is to be in the present moment without reacting to every distraction.
Do this 5 minutes everyday and you’ll see the peace translate to your daily life. So many of my friends and family have wanted to learn more, so while the world’s collective spiritual energy is so high, I figure I’ll share. I’m here to help if you have questions or want to know more, as I appreciate all I learn from you all.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.