Conscious happiness
I can get a bit squirmy around the idea of joy, because - like anger - it is a very powerful energy. But through befriending the energy of anger, the door has also been opened to allow the energy of joy to flow more freely.
Posts from the ‘Monthly Reflections’ Category
Sep 17
Meditation as listening
My meditation practice changed a lot during lockdown. Some of the things that used to encourage me to practice had shifted, and I was given the space to notice that.
When the lights go out
One of the obstacles to finding a mindful response is that it can be hard to remember what helps when we’re experiencing stress...
Releasing Dissatisfaction
As the summer solstice approaches, there’s a fullness to the length of the days, in the leafiness of trees and the blossoming of flowers. And yet this can be undermined so easily by a sense of dissatisfaction, if I let it. In a world filled with bottomless invitations to consume, how do we find that feeling of satisfaction that supports our wellbeing?
Opening Up Your Practice
If you sometimes find that meditation feels like hard work, you might be experiencing the ‘narrowing’ that I talk about in the video - click below to watch, and find out how I keep my own practice balanced with a sense of expansiveness.
