Meditations

Meditation for Inner Wisdom

I have created a meditation using this metaphor (a vase) to help connect with our inner wisdom. This is particularly useful when faced with a decision we need to make or when we need guidance about an issue that we are feeling confused or worried about.

From Controlling to Caring

What is the Difference Between Caring for and Controlling our Loved Ones? When we care deeply for someone, we will feel fear; this is inevitable. We want them to be happy and free from suffering. We become frightened when we see them do something that may cause pain. This fear presents a fork in the road; we can go down the path of caring or the path of control. If we choose the path of caring, we keep our hearts open. To care, we must be willing to allow our hearts to break, which takes tremendous courage.

Active Meditation for Strong Emotions

When you get stuck in negative emotions, try an Active Meditation!

Watch the first video to learn how to do an Active Meditation.

If you prefer to listen to the audio only, you can click the link on the audio file.

Watch the second video for the actual meditation.

Welcoming Uncertainty

Forgiveness Meditation

Meditation for Impatience

Transforming Fear into Love

You can listen to the meditation here or you can download it by clicking here!

Meditation for Emotion

You can listen to the Meditation here, or you can download it by clicking here.

Directions for the Welcoming Breath

Scan your body for tension or discomfort. Common areas we hold tension are the jaws, shoulders, and stomach.

As you inhale, imagine you are breathing in to the area of discomfort. Rather than trying to get rid of it, make room and space for it. The goal is to soften and surrender to whatever you are feeling in this moment.

When you exhale, imagine yourself letting go of trying to fix, analyze or problem solve.

Continue to do this for 5-10 minutes.

All emotions have a beginning, middle and an end. When we learn to relax into discomfort we are able to process it. When we respond to anxiety by welcoming it rather than reacting to it, we calm the monkey mind. We send a message that says, I got this one.

With practice, you learn not to press the panic button every time you are reminded of a potential threat. Your anxiety decreases. In the welcoming state, we are in a much better position to take wise, thoughtful and effective action.

You can listen to a guided practice here or download it by clicking here.

Directions for the Welcoming Breath Under Apocalyptic Skies

Scan your body for tension or discomfort. Common areas we hold tension are the jaws, shoulders, and stomach.

You can listen to a guided practice here or download it by clicking here.

Ride the Wave

You can listen to a guided practice here or download it by clicking here.

The Golden Ball

You can listen to a guided practice here or download it by clicking here.