Thanks Craig. I often ask in the morning..."please help me see what I need to see today". A version of the same intent in your asking. As always...thank you for your thoughtfulness.
That's a great morning question to ask, Craig! I took my awakening routine from a suggestion by Thich Nhat Hanh: "Welcome to a brand new day! May today be filled with wonder, mindfulness, compassion, and understanding." (But it actually varies a bit each day because I never did memorize a statement, so I just kind of make up the words as they come to me in my half-awakened state). I also lie in bed for a few minutes trying to be totally present with what is; the sound of the birds outside, the weight of my body on the mattress, my breath, etc. It's so difficult to stay with! Thought, thoughts, thoughts, always floating in! 🙂
Thanks Craig. I often ask in the morning..."please help me see what I need to see today". A version of the same intent in your asking. As always...thank you for your thoughtfulness.
That's a great morning question to ask, Craig! I took my awakening routine from a suggestion by Thich Nhat Hanh: "Welcome to a brand new day! May today be filled with wonder, mindfulness, compassion, and understanding." (But it actually varies a bit each day because I never did memorize a statement, so I just kind of make up the words as they come to me in my half-awakened state). I also lie in bed for a few minutes trying to be totally present with what is; the sound of the birds outside, the weight of my body on the mattress, my breath, etc. It's so difficult to stay with! Thought, thoughts, thoughts, always floating in! 🙂