Daily Reflection Sit

The first way is to assess for balance.        Is energy balanced in the sweet spot of 4-6 on a 1-10 scale?  The second way asks,        Is energy being used to let go of the unwholesome, or to not invite the unwholesome        around?        AND       Is energy being used to keep the wholesome around, or to invite the wholesome around?

Easier said than done! This is a deep habit which can be modified, but gradually.

How to use the R.A.I.N. acronym  to check in with your energy and redirect mindful attention as needed or orient in the direction of wellbeing and ease. Mindful Self Care.

Right Effort orients us in the direction of well-being and peace of mind.

We are social creatures. And in our connection and communing with others, an energy field is created–for the better or for the worse. A concert, a protest, a parade, a political rally all create a collective energetic force field with its own particular tone or flavor. Know what collective you wish to be a part of. See which ones strengthen and brighten the heart in times of difficulty.

On a 1 to 10 scale, monitoring your energy while orienting toward the 4 to 6 range.

In all of us there is a mix of wholesome and unwholesome energies. Let’s be mindful of what energy we are feeding, and putting out into the world and directing at ourselves. Let’s leave a legacy of goodwill in our wake.

The challenge and importance of cultivating and maintaining wholesome states of mind.