Stillness is our essential nature, says Eckhart Tolle. And yet many of us who struggle with getting our mind quiet, much less completely still, might disagree, for that has not been our experience—at least up until now. Music can help us access stillness, maintains Tolle, and because he believes it can, this best-selling, self-help author has handpicked pieces of music that help us do that.
But, first, what actually is "stillness" actually according to Tolle? He describes it as: "The inner space or awareness in which the words on this page are being perceived and become thoughts. Without that awareness, there would be no perception, no thoughts, no world."
He goes on to say in an article titled, "Stillness Speaks" --"You are that awareness, disguised as a person. When you lose touch with inner stillness, you lose touch with yourself. When you lose touch with yourself, you lose yourself in the world. Your innermost sense of self, of who you are, is inseparable from stillness. This is the I Am that is deeper than name and form."
Gathering together gifted musicians, placing their music in a specific sequence that promotes stillness, Tolle (in conjunction with his publisher, Sounds True) has created a new album that invites is into what he calls “the joy of being.” Artists include Grammy-nominated Tibetan flutist Nawang Khechog, ambient composer and sound healer Alex Theory, Grand Master of the shakuhachi flute Riley Lee, and others.
Eckhart Tolle is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Power of Now (translated into 33 languages) and the highly acclaimed follow-up A New Earth, which are widely regarded as two of the most influential spiritual books of our time. Tolle’s profound yet simple teachings have already helped countless people throughout the world find inner peace and greater fulfillment in their lives. At the core of the teachings lies the transformation of consciousness, a spiritual awakening that he sees as the next step in human evolution. An essential aspect of this awakening includes transcending our ego-based state of consciousness. Visit his website: http://www.eckharttolle.com/
We all have imperfections. We all believe our lives will improve if only (fill in the blank). We spend hours trying to get comfortable and create the perfect scene. As a result, we miss whole segments in the movie of our lives.
Pema Chödrön, a beloved Tibetan Buddhist teacher and author often writes, “We have everything we need to wake up.” Happiness does not depend on external circumstances, but our relationship to those circumstances. We don’t have to like the situation, just love ourselves for the courage and willingness it takes to stay despite our inclination to run like hell.
You might have your doubts about your ability to endure what is most challenging for you. I invite you to practice with small things, minor irritations first – the light staying red forever when you need to be somewhere on time, the mail carrier delivering your expected mail to your neighbor instead of you, etc.
Picture yourself on your favorite masseuse’s table. Name the hindrance: anger, sadness, guilt, loneliness, fear, or hurt and feel the tension as best as you can in your body. Now imagine your breath inhaling compassion from loving fingertips and massaging the taut muscles. With each exhalation, release the emotion into the wide and open space of kind presence.
If you still feel heaviness in your heart after some time, it may be the inner critic disguised as doubt. Remember that all beings feel what you feel. You are not alone. Even the Dalai Lama has felt your emotions and practiced with them many times! With patience and faith, the practice will bear ripe and delicious fruit.
Sometimes painful emotions can feel overwhelming. You may not have the time and energy required to pause, breathe, and give the emotions the compassionate space they need to pass through. In these moments, try gratitude practice. When I feel stuck in the mud of messy mental states, I often give thanks for what is working well in my life – a supportive family, empathetic friends, a vocation that nurtures my spiritual growth, a hobby that helps me to express my heart’s deepest aspiration to love above all else.
What if we could all fly on wings of wisdom and compassion up to the sky? What if we could see everything? Would we still choose to love?
Kaveri Patel has been on a quest to find answers, not through religious texts, any particular person or popular dogma,but through her own experiences. She lives with her wonderful family in northern California where she practices medicine, meditation, parenting, yoga, writing, and patience. Kaveri's column here focuses on "Living Poetry." Her first book of poetry, An Invitation, has just been released. She can be reached at: aninvitationpoetry@gmail.com
To live in sacred space is to live in a symbolic environment where spiritual life is possible, where everything around you speaks of exaltation of the Spirit. ~ Joseph Campbell
Creating space for joy, both physically and emotionally, allows Joy to fill our days with its fragrance and its light. Do you make time every day for joy? Do you permit yourself to feel Joy? Are you quiet enough to hear what Joy may be telling you? Slow down. Stop. Listen and receive. Do you welcome joy? Have you made room for joy? Do your home and workplace reflect love and beauty? Do your surroundings inspire you? Make at least one day a week a different kind of day: a Sabbath day; a day of rest and observation, renewal and rejoicing. Yet remember: every day is an auspicious day for Joy—another day to love.
Some cultures use holy water, the scent of flowers, fresh fruits, fire, incense, sweet cakes and other sensuous offerings to tempt their gods to descend to earth. We may do the same to invite Joy into our lives. Feel free to use symbols of the spirit to inspire you. Don’t be shy about placing sculpture, paintings, signs and photographs that evoke peace and joy throughout your home. Create altars if you enjoy them. All of these are beautiful reminders of the eternal realm. Celebrate the flowing energy of life with growing plants, fountains and fresh flowers. Have music that is soothing and uplifting.
Invite Joy into your life as if it were an honored guest. Create a beautiful, loving and welcoming environment. Live there as an honored guest yourself, for that is what you are. And Joy will come. And Joy will remain.
For behind all seen things lies something vaster; everything is but a path, a portal, or a window opening on something more than itself.
(Photo credit: An example from the Hmong tradition of a home altar for the New Year, for the "Spirit of the House." http://www.asiafinest.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t208779.html)
Meditation: The Complete Guide ~ Book Review and Giveaway!
Techniques from East and West to Clam the Mind, Heal the Body, and Enrich the Spirit
by Patricia Monaghan and Elenaor G. Viereck
Touted as “the best general book about meditation on the market” (New Age Retailer), I have to agree. Meditation: The Complete Guide is exactly that.
The authors begin their adventurous exploration by being very clear that meditation means many things to many people. “To some, it means simple, relaxation; to others, a deep blissful surrender to the divine. To some, mediation means rigorously following a prescribed path; to others, it means exploring a path unique to the self.” (from the Introduction)
What Monaghan and Viereck do very well from the outset is to give us permission to explore various types of meditation and to find what out works for us—all shoulds and rules are silenced. Many seekers have been turned off by traditional forms of meditation. They may have felt it to be too stringent or difficult so a traditional meditation practice may have become a longed for, but never embodied, practice. The authors know this well so they encourage the reader to dive in and experience freedom around whatever forms they wish to try. For only then, with “a lightness of approach,” can the practice do what a spiritual practice is intended to do—change us from the inside out. We are assured that meditation in its varied forms can do just that.
I found the Introduction to Meditation to be excellent, concise, and inviting. The authors make some very important points clear early on.
1. Meditation involves choice and is a practice of training our attention.
2. Meditation is not a religion.
3. Meditation is a path, not a goal.
They also identify what meditation is not:
“It is not relaxation or self-hypnosis. It is not thinking, nor is it a way of controlling our thinking. Meditation is certainly not daydreaming, nor is it a kind of drug that automatically makes us feel better.”
Monaghan and Viereck then open the door wide—beginning with indigenous practices (Trance Dancing and Drumming), moving through Yoga and practices sourced in Buddhism, and on through the meditation practices of all the major religious traditions. Taoism (Tai Chi and Qigong) Judaism (Mussar and Hitbodedut), Christianity (Contemplative Prayer, Taize, and the Jesus Prayer) and Islam (Sufi Dancing and Prayer) are some of those that presented.
The final sections of the book focus on "mixed and modern forms" of meditation, active practices and creative meditations. The reader will delight in the wealth of information that is presented in a clear and direct way. Complete instructions for engaging in each practice are provided making this a truly comprehensive guide to meditation in the broadest sense.
I highly recommend this book and, myself, took special delight in perusing sections (and forms of practice) I knew little about, Hitbodedut—“Conversations with God,”—from Judaism, for example. It was delightful to discover the common heart and soul of so many of these practices. Each serves as a vehicle for deepening our awareness of self and Spirit, as well as uniting us with a global community of seekers. In our unique expressions, we are One.
Buddha Chick Life is pleased to be able to Give Away one copy of Meditation: The Complete Guide, courtesy of its publisher New World Library.
Leave a comment here. Share your thoughts about meditation practice and what forms resonate with you. We’d love to hear from you!
Everyone has heard the axiom, “The truth shall set you free.” For me, whenever I heard this, I thought about the importance of being truthful to others. Until recently, I never thought about Truth in terms of being truthful to myself.
See, you have a personal Truth that is as unique to you as your fingerprint. This means, that if you live your life from your Truth, you live a life that is totally unique, creative, and sacred. So… Have you been Truthful with yourself lately? If not, what’s holding you back from seeing your Truth?
Reflecting on your answers to these questions can help you assess whether or not you are allowing your sacred self to be your guide on this life journey. Remember, by pretending to be something you are not, you will never become what you are meant to be (Oprah). Have you ever pretended to be something you weren’t because you thought it was how you “should” be? If so, perhaps it is time for you to live your life in alignment with your truth, your sacred self.
CONSTANT CHANGING (as opposed to craving…)
Our lives are always in flux. Just when you think your life is in balance, some significant life change occurs, like motherhood, a new job, relocation, ending an unhealthy relationship, the death of a loved one, etc, and the equilibrium you worked so hard to achieve is disturbed. This is life. So what’s a woman to do to keep mental sanity and maintain emotional balance during the inevitable transitions of life?
Try this: Get centered, tap into your sacred self, and let your Truth be your guide.
Your center, your sacred self, your divine-essence is your one true constant among the constant changes on your life journey. In fact, its whole point of existence is to help you navigate the changes in your life with purpose and divine direction. When you tap into your sacred self, the Truth it speaks will always be accurate.
STRATEGIES FOR HEARING YOUR TRUTH
If you feel it’s time to redesign your life with your Truth as your guide, the first step is tuning into the whispers of your sacred self. Some of us might be so disconnected from our inner-sacred selves, that we don’t even know where to begin. Below are a few strategies to help you turn up the volume of your inner-voice.
Create a Physical Sacred Space
Some people, myself included, need a physical space to go to before they can get into their mental sacred space. This sacred space doesn’t need to be extravagant. It could be as simple as the center of your living room floor. Find a special physical place to read, journal, write, dream, visualize, meditate, or do whatever it is you are passionate about and visit it routinely.
Create a Mental Sacred Space
You may or may not need to get into a physical sacred place in order to access your mental sacred space. Your mental sacred place is that place you go in your mind where you practice visualization, state your intentions, witness to your thoughts, or repeat positive affirmations. You can create this mental sacred space absolutely anywhere. You could be standing in line at the grocery store, and instead of stressing about how long it is taking for the cashier to check-out the person in front of you, you could zone out, go to your sacred mental place and, let’s say, visualize a specific situation you want to manifest in your life. Or you could simply focus on your breath. Most likely, you’ll feel at peace almost instantly.
Stillness and Movement Meditation
I think there are two great ways to meditate-- stillness meditation and movement meditation. Some people prefer stillness meditation. By that I mean, sitting still and focusing on your breath for a period of time. If you are hesitant to engage this form of meditation, I encourage you to transcend this Egoic fear. The Ego may be saying, “That’s weird. I could never find the time to do that. It’s just not me.” Ladies, if you have never tried just 5 minutes (just 5 minutes!) of stillness meditation, I say give it a try. Do it daily for a week and see what happens. You might be amazed.
Now, I do love myself some daily stillness meditation, but I find that my all time favorite time to meditate and listen to my Truth is when I am running. I whole-heartedly believe that exercise is an amazing form of “movement” meditation. When I am running, I feel strong, empowered, and unstoppable. It’s the perfect time to visualize scenarios I want to manifest, I assess how I am feeling about myself, and I let my creative wisdom come to me from every direction.
It doesn’t matter how you create space in your life to get centered and listen to your sacred self. What matters is that you do it in a way you enjoy, and you do it often.
LIVING YOUR TRUTH
When you are uncertain about your Truth, it blocks you from all you are meant to be. Make yourself a priority and routinely schedule time to connect with your sacred self. Just remember, your Ego might tell you that taking time to listen to your Truth is selfish. You are a woman, so it’s second nature for you to give until you are blue in face while never really allowing yourself to receive the gift of self-renewal. Make your sacred self and living your Truth a priority in your life. When you do so, you exude happiness, compassion, and acceptance. And most importantly, you inspire others in your life to do the same.
Jennifer Niedzielski is a teacher, writer, mother of three young daughters, and the co-founder of Mindful Moms Network™. After teaching in the traditional classroom setting for over 12 years, she is transcending classroom walls to inspire and teach women how to reclaim their calm and take exquisite care of their mind, body, and inner-selves amidst the chaos of mothering. Through Mindful Moms, it is her intention to create a nurturing and supportive community for moms that encourages Inward Development through the Art of Mothering.
To find out more about how to be a mindful mama, please visit Mindful Moms Network™ Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1275432069#!/MindfulMoms
Kirtan is a spiritual practice performed in India’s devotional traditions. It’s thousands of years old, and, today, appeals to millions of people worldwide (of all faith traditions) who love blending musical instrumentation with singing and scriptural phrases.
Kirtan is a form of “hymn,” one sung in praise of God or a divine being. It is a way to focus the mind and concentrate (an especially effective if you find meditation difficult). It also opens the heart. Music, as we know has the power to do that, and reach beyond where words can go. Then, paired with “holy words” (mantra), kirtan can uplift us and create profound inner connection.
Not to mention that the practice is fun and builds community. To chant in a group with others is equally connective. The chant session is usually led by a leader, who calls or sings out words, and the audience repeats, so it is a practice that anyone can enjoy without previous experience or skills.
This month, in honor of our theme of “Welcoming in the Sacred,” we are pleased to feature, “Kirtan Nation,” a CD set and gathering of some of the greatest voices in chant.
Deva Premal, Wah!, Jai Uttal, Steve Gold, MC Yogi with Krishna Das, Daphne Tse and more joined together—studio and live—to sing and chant with devotional grace.
And just in case you’re wondering what is meant by the term “Kirtan Nation,” this is what the artists have to say:
“A kirtan nation has no borders, no army, and no government. It is a place where all are welcome as citizens of the universal heart, and the only coin of the realm is sacred sound ... No passport is required. All are welcome ...”
If you’d like to experience and join up with “Kirtan Nation”—and be eligible to win this 2-CD set, leave a comment here. We’ve got one to Give Away, courtesy of the publisher, Sounds True.
What is your experience of kirtan or chant? Have you ever participated in a live session? What was it like for you?
Learn more about the CD, Kirtan Nation, at Sounds True.
If you’d like to learn more about the spiritual practice of kirtan, here is an excellent article on it. Read more. http://www.kripalu.org/article/527/
What spiritual practices are you willing to explore and engage to embody your truest self—a person who is naturally peaceful, joyous, and grateful?
We have all witnessed others engaged in meaningful spiritual practices. Bearded men garbed in black, bobbing rhythmically at the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem. White-robed swamis chanting “Hare Krishna.” A Gospel singer raising the rafters with heartfelt strains of “Amazing Grace.” Sufi Dervishes whirling. African drummers drumming. A lone Buddhist meditating cross-legged on a craggy peak overlooking the ocean. All these and more fill our imaginations, ever hopeful that we, too, might find practices that enliven our spirit.
Spiritual practices, simply put, are those activities that connect us more deeply with the virtues of the Spirit, with the Divine itself, by whatever name we call it. They are practices that provide us with a unique opportunity to experience sacred time and space; to remove ourselves from the distractions and noise of a too busy world, and remember our spiritual connection. Spiritual practices, properly cultivated, enable us to access inner calm, joy, and gratitude for life.
A Feast for the Spirit
The variety of spiritual practices available to us is boundless, as is our understanding of the sacred. There are quiet practices: various forms of prayer, meditation, silence, or sacred reading; active practices: singing, chanting, dancing, worship, or creative expression; and physical practices: yoga, bowing, tai chi, gardening, or mindful walking. Spiritual practices can be done alone or with others. In one’s home, in nature, in a church, temple or mosque, at all times of day or night.
It might seem that we must search long and hard to find the spiritual practices that will nourish and sustain us. In truth, all we need do to uncover them is explore a bit, then listen deeply as we “feel” our way through them. The measuring stick by which we discern whether a particular practice suits us is through body awareness—through the vehicle of our thoughts, physical senses, and emotions.
Any spiritual practice that we try on for size should, initially, have a positive effect upon us. We notice what thoughts we are having; if conscious thought has slowed or disappeared, altogether. Is our body at ease? Are our senses pleased? Are we feeling a sense of connection to our spirit, or with a Higher Power? We listen to what our body/mind says and we honor its wisdom.
With dedication, we will locate the “right” practices for us. By staying faithful to them, we will begin to experience their deeper benefits. The key is dailiness. It takes time for spiritual practices to work their magic upon us—to root us more deeply in the qualities of the spirit. Psychologists tell us it takes twenty-one days to create any new habit, ninety days for that habit to stick. Spiritual practices are no exception. It may take a year or more for them to become an invaluable part of our lifestyle.
Have Practices, Will Travel
A personal spiritual practice, well honed, can also provide comfort and stability in a very busy life. It can dependably deliver us to the shores of peace and well-being no matter where we find ourselves. For example, if nature is our spiritual connector, all we need do is step outside, take a deep breath, and feast our eyes on Mother Nature’s glory. If music enhances our sacred connection, we can plug into that—literally—with an ipod or cd player, in a car or on an airplane. Books for inspirational reading can be taken anywhere, as can a yoga mat or prayer rug for devotional practice. Have practices, will travel, I say. It is sound and wise for us to cultivate spiritual practices that can be done alone, anytime, anywhere.
Becoming the Practice
In time, the lines of distinction between ourselves and the spiritual practice will begin to blur. We actually become the practice. Its benefits—inner calm, openheartedness, generosity of spirit—meld into us. One day we may actually awaken to realize that we not only feel more loving, be we have become more loving; that we do not just feel more peaceful, but that we have become a peaceful presence in the world. Our friends and family confirm this. They tell us we are different; that we have changed for the better.
Ultimately, by engaging in spiritual practices, we have not only benefitted ourselves, but we have done the world a great service. Perhaps, unknowingly, we have succeeded at what peacemaker Mahatma Gandhi invited us to:
To be the change we so desperately wish to see in the world today.
Life is what it is - unpredictable and mixed with the good, the bad and the ugly. Sometimes it all seems too much and when it does,
I cry. I do not attempt to stop the tears. I know how helpful and healing they can be. I let them flow unchecked.
I pray. “What are you doing Lord? What are you saying? Where is it all leading? What can I do?” Some answers are clear; most of them are not. Where I have clear directives, I act. I leave my unanswered questions at His feet. His ways are not my ways.
I dream. My dreams reflect who I am and what I am passionate about. My life is a living testament to the possibility of dreams. Some of my dreams have come true in the full-screen version of my vision; others, only in a small measure of what I imagined. Their varying degrees of achievement generate gratitude and inspire an attitude and aptitude to think and act outside the box of my self-limiting beliefs, fears and self-doubt.
I write. My thoughts and feelings about the stories of our times and my personal stories find a home in my journal. That is where I sort and store them and try to make sense of them and decipher lessons I can learn.
They inspire ideas for my writing (weekly column and other writing assignments) which is my way of lifting spirits, and inspiring hope. I write to encourage readers to develop positive and progressive mindsets and to generate fresh perspectives on their lives and life in general. Our experiences are different; our experiences are similar - a paradox that always amazes me, a paradox that inspires my writing and fuels my passion for reading and writing on life issues.
Sometimes, in my cherished solitary moments, I cry, I pray, I dream and I write. Like many, I surrender my questions for answers. I commit to patience while God does His always right, always perfect, always timely work. I resolve to live with love, with gratitude and with compassion. I concentrate on what I believe to be my purpose at this time. I throw myself into my passion for writing and pray that God will use it for good: to help, to heal and to inspire those who read my words. This is how I cope when it all seems too much.
In the grand scheme of life, when it all seems too much, how we react and deal with the stories of our times and the stories of our personal lives, determine how we hold on and how we carry on.
Not to drag you down or burst your holiday joy bubble, but are you aware of how many people struggle with sadness this time of year? You, in fact, may be one of them. And, if not you, I’m willing to bet that someone you know is struggling with “the blues” right now ...
The reasons for sadness are myriad. We may have lost someone we love in the past year and their absence weighs upon our heart. We may be experiencing financial woes and can’t do all that we’d like to in terms of giving, traveling, entertaining. We may feel lonely and isolated with no one to share a holiday celebration with.
Or—and this is the category many of us may find ourselves in—the “season” has become too much to handle and we’re feeling stressed. Sadness can be a symptom of undue stress.
So, here’s the rub. The season is short. The feelings are deep. We may feel like we should “snap out out of it,” so we don’t lose time, disappoint others, or miss out on the celebration of the season altogether. What’s a woman to do?
My solution? Get connected with your calm, clear, wise self through simple practices that root you in feelings of simple happiness.
After all, sadness is a “mind state,” a unique combination of body sensations, thoughts, and emotions. We can observe these and successfully transform sadness if we know how.
Sadness is a state no different from anger, fear, worry, jealousy, or any other strong thought/feeling pattern. We just need to know how to respond to it. Not react, but consciously respond with clarity and wisdom. And when we do, our life can look and feel completely different. Literally (unless we are chronically and medically depressed), we can begin to be aware of sadness-tinged thoughts and feelings and shift them. We do this with conscious awareness—recognizing them and then choosing to turn ourselves in a different direction.
We can do this by using gladness-infusing practices. Here’s one for you to try. It’s an enjoyable and easy-to-use practice. You might be surprised at how simple it can be to shift from sad to glad—in nanoseconds. Try it and see!
“Play I Spy”
I invite you to join me in a game of playing "I Spy" to uplift your spirit.
Do you remember the children's game "I Spy”? I often played it with my brothers and sister in the car while traveling. It helped pass the time. It helped us hone in on our world—to pay attention to the majesty and delight all around us.
"I spy with my little eye ... a cow!" someone would say. "I spy with my little eye ... something purple!" and you'd have to guess what it was.
Want to play? Step outside. Take a breath. Take several. Look around.
Then focus on something, see it clearly. Allow it to touch your heart, to open you to yourself and to the beauty of this world. An "I spy" mindset can provide a new view of reality.
Allow your eye to roam around some more. “I Spy” something else and see it clearly. “I Spy” again and get in touch with wonder. “I Spy” once more and feel gratitude.
The Buddha said, "If we could see the miracle of one flower clearly, our whole life would change."
I believe this to be true. And it’s also true of sadness.
"Gladness can be mine, one choice at a time," is a wise mantra for the holidays, don't you think?
If you enjoyed this simple sadness-shifting practice, you may want to take advantage of our new 30-day E-course sent directly to your Inbox each day: “What To Do When You’re Feeling Blue: 30 Days of Insights and Practices to Change the “Hue” of Your Life.”
It’s co-sponsored by Buddha Chick Life and AwakenedLiving.com (Editor, Jan Lundy’s official website) and you can learn all about it HERE.
Chanukah means dedication. The mystics of my tradition teach that embedded in the center of everything and everyone is a sliver of Divine light. Viewing the world in this way, the single spark that lit the ancient oil that miraculously burned for eight days and nights in the desecrated Temple of old is the same one that ignites my own inner flame and yours.
On this Chanukah, I re-dedicate myself to the Oneness of Being, to opening my heart wider in gratitude for the miracle of this precious life, to offering more kindness and compassion to all beings I am blessed to encounter, and to an ever-expanding awareness of sacred ordinary moments illuminated through the light of my soul.
Bright blessings and gentle steps always,
Laura
Chanukah begins at sunset on December 20th this year (it always begins on Kislev 25, in the Hebrew calendar.)
Listen to Laura's reflection, including a Guided Meditation here. (5 min.)
Laura is a mother, wife, visual artist, writer, singer-songwriter and experiential educator combining art, yoga, meditation and Jewish spirituality. She is also a Creativity Coach, SoulCollage® facilitator and Spiritual Director. Throughout the past 11 years of child rearing, teaching, facilitating and eventually coaching and spiritual direction, she has also been ill with a wide variety of symptoms receiving several different diagnoses. On September 3, 2009 after an emergency room visit, she was finally diagnosed with RRMS (relapsing remitting ms). While no longer able to work outside her home, she continues to be engaged in the world through blogging regularly and offering individual services via the Internet and phone conferencing. As challenging as living with a chronic, disabling disease is she feels that in many ways, MS has expanded her heart, mind, soul and appreciation for all the things her body IS able to do. “It seems that as the neural connections in my central nervous system decrease, my compassion toward my own lived experience and toward all beings increases. For this I am deeply grateful.” Laura's columns focus on "Healing with Gratitude."
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