When I am asked: What do I do when I want to meditate but I can’t sit still with (or without) my thoughts for more than a few minutes?
My answer is: Fine! Begin where you are with what you have. That holds true for many things in life and is ...
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Walking a labyrinth is an ancient meditative practice which is believed to have the ability to bring about personal and spiritual transformation, a sense of calm and balance, and to increase one’s feeling of well-being...
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When it comes to the question “Can I make art and meditate at the same time?” the answer is “Yes you can!” Art can be meditation in motion just as walking meditations are. There is a long ancient history of art and meditation. Throughout the ages art has been made while chanting, or repeating mantras, or meditating with breathing exercises. Try it!
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I didn’t just volunteer to chop it to be helpful, but because I saw it as accomplishing the meditation portion of my afternoon in addition to achieving the task of chopping up the rhubarb.
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The sewing machine was bought years ago on sale, left in its box unopened, survived moves and came with me from one city to another before finally, last spring, I opened it up, looked at it, and signed up for a beginners sewing class at a local sewing studio.
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Spring is a time of renewal and rejuvenation for all of earth. Not only the trees plants and nature but us as well. We can help the process along by taking some simple actions.
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....my thoughts turn to spring and the welcome anticipation of what I will plant this year....
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ThIs is a powerful quote that resonates deeply with me. Thinking this way gets me moving on projects....
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In our busy lives it can sometimes be difficult to make decisions from a place of truly knowing what is right for each of us and our families. Reawaken your spirit and balance yourself. One way to do this is by allowing creativity into your life and through the elemental creative process to reconnect with your core center.
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