Daily Reflection Sit

Learn to HOLD the reactivity---yours, theirs. Rightly or wrongly, Steady yourself (in the present moment, in the body) & Breathe, Before reacting.

Initial reflections before responding to blame.

It’s easy to go to overwhelm or to blame, the faceless others, for the conditions we find ourselves in rather than look at our own behavior. There are a million small moves that we can make in our life to care for the habitat we live in. It’s for our & others’ welfare!

Softening around the spiky edges of harsh inner talk.

Noticing the winds of gain and loss in our professional and personal lives. On and off the cushion. And how to maintain a light, caring and playful touch… such an important part of skillful practice!

When is enough enough? How much do we need to be content?

Gains are not necessarily “good” and losses are not necessarily “bad”. We can have too much or not enough of a good thing, right? And just because it's a loss doesn’t always mean it’s bad or unhelpful or even unpleasant.

Staying balanced in the face of loss.

Exploring the nuances of gain and loss in formal practice.

Gain and loss are ethically neutral. Notice when stress leaves (loss). Notice when ease arises, or is present (gain). Appreciate both!

Permission to settle, soften and soothe.

Each time the mind has wandered away… Come back home, like a homing pigeon.