Thank you for this. I always think of the dark places that change us as the BIG losses and changes or sicknesses- it is a relief to know we can do our work in each little moment of internal anguish - there are so many and that’s okay 😀
"when we stay the course..." that's it for me....holding the darkness as lightly as possible, finding humor, biding my time, keeping my mouth shut when my partner seems like an alien, waiting, waiting, for it. xox
Dear Elena, this is so peaceful to read right now. There are some stressful family situations happening and challenging to see any other reality than an anxious, painful and scary one.
Noticing even one deep breath as I was reading is a GREAT gift.
Thanks for everything, especially the calmness… and reminder to feel the heart and notice the habitual mind.
I shared a similar thought about darkness with a young friend who is going through a tough time. I am sending him this line and your "unfolding." Bowing.
I’m hopeless at this. Maybe it’s ok for my gifts to be elsewhere, I don’t know. My life is full of anguish right now. Maybe I will become desperate enough to find a way to “it.” I love the clarity of your writing—beautiful!
This piece has such a sense of calm even amid the discomfort. I went through this process last night with a family member and it’s true in the darkness it is clear.
"Each time we chant, centuries of repetitions echoing, move me inexorably toward wonder." So often I forget there are few heart medicines better than the vibrations our lungs send to the universe.
Thank you for this. I always think of the dark places that change us as the BIG losses and changes or sicknesses- it is a relief to know we can do our work in each little moment of internal anguish - there are so many and that’s okay 😀
so many. and that's okay. thank you Angela.
Thank you for sharing this reflection, Elena. Happy timekeeping!
thank you Taishin, deep bow.
"when we stay the course..." that's it for me....holding the darkness as lightly as possible, finding humor, biding my time, keeping my mouth shut when my partner seems like an alien, waiting, waiting, for it. xox
sending hugs Nancy
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Dear Elena, this is so peaceful to read right now. There are some stressful family situations happening and challenging to see any other reality than an anxious, painful and scary one.
Noticing even one deep breath as I was reading is a GREAT gift.
Thanks for everything, especially the calmness… and reminder to feel the heart and notice the habitual mind.
n o t i c i n g... love to you Reesey
I shared a similar thought about darkness with a young friend who is going through a tough time. I am sending him this line and your "unfolding." Bowing.
bowing deeply, dear Jen.
Thank you, dear Elena.
thank you N.
Yes thank you dear heart, for the reminders to sit, to be aware, to notice everything.
love you.
I will sit with you for 10 minutes a day for the rest of the month. Thank you for the beautiful post Elena.
beautiful, Mary Kate.
Thank you for the perspective of finding connection in the darkness. I commit to daily practice. Thank you for breath and inspiration.
Melinda, thank you.
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I’m hopeless at this. Maybe it’s ok for my gifts to be elsewhere, I don’t know. My life is full of anguish right now. Maybe I will become desperate enough to find a way to “it.” I love the clarity of your writing—beautiful!
that pain is the longing that led me to practice. i'm glad and thankful you're here, Alexandra.
Learning to be present. And just be. Gracias 💛
gracias hermana. x
Thank you for speaking to my heart. This post went to my soul…. and feeling the image of all the souls meditating together ‘in the periphery’.
Simply peace. I’m learning how answers come in stillness… mostly that there doesn’t even need to be answers…
Peace, Elena. And gratitude.
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This piece has such a sense of calm even amid the discomfort. I went through this process last night with a family member and it’s true in the darkness it is clear.
thank you, Jana. i appreciate this and feel it.
"Each time we chant, centuries of repetitions echoing, move me inexorably toward wonder." So often I forget there are few heart medicines better than the vibrations our lungs send to the universe.
yesssss Troy, thank you brother