Initially, when we first become aware of the Silence within, we may experience it as an either/or experience. We think when we are not aware of the Silence that it isn't there, that we are either in it or not in it, yet we are always in it because it is the nature of our… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: When The Pendulum Swings
It's tempting when we are triggered to avoid, distract or rant our way through it. I've noticed a pattern of being triggered myself quite a lot in this last week and I've had many opportunities to see underlying patterns and to rewrite the ending. Anyone else? From https://www.betterup.com/blog/triggers (worth a read if you are new… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: Responding To Triggers
I'm having one of those days where Brian (aka my brain) has literally presented me with a thousand things that could be written in this blog, so I've given him the day off and let my Heart Word for the day, which is "Play", lead the way. To be honest, I haven't been feeling very… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: The Spirit Of Play
I'm writing a book. I have a deadline for the proposal. True to ADHD predictability, it's been a ADHD paralysis time warp city, "f*ck where did the last three months go", last minute dot com, deadline approaching faster than a bullet train kind of week. Pressure has significantly built now, enough to create a burst… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: Overcoming Fear
Sometimes life gets a bit serious. Worries plague our mind and we can't see beyond them. In prolonged states of stress it's easy to forget what lights us up, what brings us Joy and to prioritise what gives us the inner fuel to carry on. For me that's my Meditation practice, music and dance, of… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: What Lights You Up?
If you find yourself over-thinking your Meditation practice, it's time to come back to basics. The basic mechanics of Meditation are: Your mind drifts into unconscious thinking You notice you are thinking You come back to the Present moment You don't just do this once and not ever have a thought again. Sorry if you… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: Back To Basics
The message emphasises the importance of "keep on loving", learning to love oneself amid struggles and setbacks. It challenges the notion of unconditional love, promoting self-acceptance and compassion instead. True love requires first recognising the internal wellspring of love inside ones own Heart. The author encourages continuous self-love and connection with others through this understanding.
As Spring approaches, the energy of growth is felt during Imbolc, a time for inspiration and change. Celebrating St. Brigid's Day, the author shares the significance of Brigid, a goddess of poetry and healing, and emphasizes embracing one's evolving self instead of succumbing to self-doubt. There's an invitation to join a meditation session, encouraging personal nourishment and exploration.
The author reflects on the media's fear-driven reporting, advocating for a more compassionate approach to news and personal interactions. They emphasize the importance of recognizing beauty in life amidst challenges, encouraging readers to seek love and wisdom in their responses to fear. The piece promotes a Meditation Cafe aimed at fostering compassion.
Today, I'm pressed for time but want to share the significance of blessings as a daily practice. Join me for Meditation Cafe at 7.30pm, where we’ll explore gratitude and blessings practices. No previous experience needed; just an open Heart and mind. Donations are appreciated, but not required.
The Bendy Witch 