Mindfulness, Contemplation, Self Enquiry, Visualisation (including guided), Mantra repetition, have all become synonymous with the word Meditation. I personally use all of these techniques at different times for different purposes. I'm not knocking them. They help you to focus inwardly, they can have many healing benefits to the mental, emotional and physical bodies. They can… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: What Meditation Is Not
This blog is gonna be short and sweet. Sometimes there's nothing to say. I could sit and "try" to write something inspired but the Truth is I'm too tired. Which takes us back to last weeks blog, "Are You Trying Too Hard". If you you didn't get a chance to read it last week, here's… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: Nothing To Say
I close my eyes for Meditation to practice resting in the Silence. It does not have to be silent outside for me to rest in the Silence within me. In my eyes closed Meditation practice I am silent, meaning I'm not talking outwardly with my voice. Inwardly, if there's a lot of stress in my… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: Resting In Silence Doesn’t Mean Not Speaking Up
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2024, an 8 year in numerology. 8 is a number of Power and Abundance, its shape being that of Infinity. This year we are reminded to wield our power wisely, that energy is infinitely available to us as we learn to master the energies of accountability and responsibility to create… Continue reading New Years Day Meditation Cafe: What Energies Are Supporting You In 2024?
Meditation, entering through the Heart, is less about doing and more about Being. It takes you into a receptive state, not to receive more data, more information, more ideas, more judgements, more ideals, but to a place where you can see beyond the spaghetti junction of the constant bombardment of external stimulus, to a place… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: Learning To Be Receptive
No, you don’t need to be in a quiet environment to Meditate. It can be helpful for sure but it is absolutely not necessary and should never be an excuse not to practice. Why is this? Because in Meditation we are learning to focus on the Silence within us that is not affected by external… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: Does It Need To Be Quiet To Meditate?
I had originally typed as the title for this blog, "The Need For Silent Spaces" but on reflection it didn't express the fullness of what I am attempting to convey. I've been at Back To The Roots festival this weekend, facilitating two Meditation Cafes in the wonderful Cafe Kailash who make the most Divine traditional… Continue reading Meditation Cafe: The Need For Spaces To Be Silent
The World is not broken Our perception is Humans are not a disease Illusion is Spirit is Eternal Our bodies are not Expectations are broken Our Hearts are not The Earth is not evil But our actions can be The body is not sinful But our choices can be Nature is Abundant Our beliefs may… Continue reading The World Is Not Broken
Come to me Blindfolded, naked Battered Heart Hanging from chest With every sin Tattooed on your Quivering body Come to me With weapons If you must But know here They will not Protect you From your deepest Fears of intimacy Come to me Here and Now Bearing no gifts Only your Presence Warrior let my… Continue reading Come To Me
Can you sit with me in the Silence With no need for empty words. Can you speak to me Through your eyes With your Heart From your Soul. Will you BE For me So We Can Share OurSelves Beyond all the Bullshit, the conditioning And perceived pain of the past. Will you find the Courage… Continue reading Innocence
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