Daily Reflection Sit

Exploring gain, loss and our relationship to these as they arise.

The tides of reputation swing between being well regarded and being disgraced.

Let’s notice & appreciate the small daily pleasures that arise as they are what can offset the pains that will also naturally arise.

We can’t transcend them, but we can lighten up around them.

These are the weather patterns we get caught up in and swept away by! Navigate out of the extremes….

Stand amidst the extremes.

Ride the inflation and deflation waves with a light touch.

Allowing the currents to pass through.

How were you raised to receive praise, positive attention, feedback, and compliments?.... Mindfulness invites us to stay present and receive. GROUND, BREATHE & RECEIVE appreciation and gratitude.

Appreciating the inherent truths of Impermanence - the arising and the passing of the earthly winds generated by Praise and Blame.

Exploring the complexity of offering something we all need: validation.

Offering feels good…. Just like receiving praise feels good. It’s a win-win situation. Take your stand in the present moment and offer words of appreciation whenever possible!

Appreciating the challenge of managing our reactivity when blaming or blamed.

Blame is the assignment of responsibility for a fault or wrongdoing. Is it true or not? Are you at fault in any way? Check it out. Blame helps us see where we may have been unskillful. Take responsibility for your own actions. Own the skillful and the unskillful and respond accordingly.

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