Connection

Just a quick note on Connection today. Here is how I see humankind:

We are bazillions of creatures on this Earth, but we are all part of the same organism. Each person is like one cell of the human body. It takes all of us to make this organism, Humankind, thrive.

Since we are all part of the same, we have the ability to affect each other. Sometimes some people-cells turn cancerous and infectious and cause pain and suffering to the whole organism.

This system-wide pain can cause an all-over depression, where sadness and despair reign and we live in darkness. Been there, done that, during the Middle Ages, aka the Dark Ages. Let's not go there again!

Since we are all a part of the one, we can choose to affect each other in positive ways, which I like to imagine as Light. Think of shooting a bright white light out the crown of your head and see it burst like a firework in the night sky, creating a spiderweb of sparkles. Then imagine all those around you shooting their own lights which connect and mingle with yours. Even those who are unable to project their light because of extreme circumstances (war, illness, hunger) will be touched by the sparkles of light that fall toward the ground.

When we treat our bodies with good nutrition, regular exercise and meditative practices, our bodies respond with health and vitality. Treat our World and all its inhabitants with love and kindness, and the World will respond with joy.

Light the skies.

Be the Boat

Sometimes everything just clicks. No struggle, no strain; just serendipity.

(Sometimes everything sucks, but let's not go there today. It's summer, I just got back from the beach, and I'm in the mood to share some grace and ease!)

Sometimes things are easy. People show up on time, and with flowers! The 12-items-or-less line in the store has only one person in it, and he has 12 items or less! Your hamburger arrives with an extra pickle, and you didn't even have to ask! Ahh, life is good, as the t-shirts and hats and spare tire covers exclaim.

When things flow, let them go. Observe the easy movement and enjoy the feeling of moving forward without struggle.

Don't throw rocks in your rollicking stream, blocking the flow and forcing changes and alternative routes. (Why do we always do that, anyway?) Toss in a little boat made of bark and twigs with a leaf for a sail and watch it race away, easily swerving around whatever obstacles are already there, ducking under the water only to bounce back up and sail away again.

Be that boat. Let the water take you. Have faith that you're going in the right direction. Enjoy the ride.

No struggle, no strain, just serendipity.

Peaceful Touch

There is power in simple, physical connection.  Imagine: a warm palm cupping a baby’s head. A soft pat from a kitten’s paw. A hug. A handshake. A kiss. Simple touch is connection. It is energy transfer. It is calming and expresses care. Everyone carries the ability to bring peace through simple touch.

Touch is so powerful that care must be used. Permission must be granted! Be aware of the vibes and know when to use physical touch, and when to touch with a gaze or a smile.

Touch can heal. It can nurture. It can bridge gaps. When there are no words, there is touch. When there are too many words, again, touch! An exuberant hug or a gentle pat on the shoulder; both convey tenderness and caring. 

Pat yourself on the back for a job well done. Hug yourself when you're happy. Hug your friend when you meet. You choose: A handshake or a playful punch in the arm, a kiss on the cheek that leaves lipstick behind or a warm, bright smile with eye contact. 

Make the connection, share the warmth, spread the good feelings!  

Peaceful You

Modern Life: A series of events we struggle to get to, rush to finish, and despair of ever completing. Our frenzy feeds on competition as we race to see who can accomplish the most without actually having to be checked into the hospital for nervous exhaustion!

Let's change this scenario; shift, dream, visualize, wonder, wish:

In the midst of Life’s hullaballoo, you are an oasis of calm. You see the busyness surrounding you, but you are not caught up in the whirlpool. You are able to think, to respond, and to act from a space of quiet thought and wisdom.

Does this even seem possible? Can you imagine yourself calm while all around you rushes and strains? Try it out. Find your Peaceful Breath and breathe it. Even if your moment of calm lasts for half of one breath, that is enough for a start. 

Breathe again. and again. and again. Funny how something you do unconsciously and constantly can take on a new timbre when you become aware of it. Watch your breath flow; listen to it, feel it. 

Become an oasis of calm for a moment. 

Peace.

Peaceful Intention

Modern Life: A series of events we struggle to get to, rush to finish, and despair of ever completing. Our frenzy feeds on competition as we race to see who can get the craziest without actually having to be checked into the hospital for nervous exhaustion!

  

We cannot remove all stressors from our lives, of course: Whatever would we do with all those loose kids? As we pass through each stage of life there are things we simply must deal with, and that is part of the School of Life here on Earth. The trick is to counteract the moments of crazy with moments of peacefulness, and then to enhance the whole enchilada with pops of joy, awe, excitement, and wonder.

Yoga, meditation, whole foods and holistic medicine can invigorate and heal your inner and outer bodies. Become aware of what makes your physical body feel and look great, and do more of that. Notice what allows your emotional and mental bodies to relax and rejuvenate. See what lets your spirit soar, and keep it up!

Peaceful intention: I move through this beautiful, bountiful life with equanimity and love, with joy and care, with the intent to increase these peaceful feelings and the knowledge that these emotions will spread to those around me.

Peaceful Movement

Moving the body is a joy not to be overlooked.

Flowing through yoga poses, walking through the woods, and sharing qi gong or tai chi can bring peace to your body, and so to your mind and spirit. Some people find joy in running, some in team sports; others fancy a Zumba class! Joyful movement awakens you to the miracle of the body. Muscles stretch and strengthen, knees lose their aches, tension eases out of the back. Happiness suffuses you.

Peaceful movement brings ease and joy to your life. Not only will your body rejoice every morning as it springs out of bed, but your spirit will be lighter and your mind will be clear.

Dance.