When we feel alone or isolated, it can be helpful to pause, notice our breath, and look around our space. We might notice books, pictures, plants, and gifts that others have given us. We might notice some gratitude for having space, for having shelter, for having anything. It’s refreshing to know that even when we’re alone and we might be experiencing some difficulty, our space has our back; our space can support us. Our space can be of service to us, as meditation teacher Miriam Parker has said. Here’s to you noticing how your space serves you and supports you every day.
A trippy question to reflect on is — when I feel alone, am I really alone? Knowing that nature is within us and surrounds us might help us realize that maybe we’re not necessarily alone. Can we make it a practice to acknowledge the elements within us - the air in our lungs, the waters in our vein...
Lama Rod Owens has said, "Heaven is in our relationships, but we know that relationships can be difficult". There can be many barriers to closeness — anxieties, lack of trust, lack of safety, anger, resentment. In this video, we practice grounding to help us navigate difficulties, explore why con...