Being awake

The other morning I asked myself -'What might help me be more awake as I move through my day?' A bit of self- research. I found that simply being curious about my level of awareness allowed me to notice lots of small details- The intricate colouring of blossoms, the way shadows meet light on the sidewalk, the feeling of my steps meeting the ground. I was able to pause and notice the moments I was breathing easily, and when I held my breath for a second when I was facing a challenging situation.

Giving myself a fuller freedom to take small pauses boosted my energy level too! I could reflect on what I was needing in that micro-moment. My body responded... that tight place in my neck held less crunchy tension, and moved with more ease.

More ease- that  phrase spoke profoundly to me, and  I embraced it as a mantra for daily life. I am inviting more ease into my day. Yes!! That is a kind of wakefulness, for me.

'Never lose hope, my heart, miracles dwell in the invisible'   -Rumi

Colours of hope

These fresh early mornings & warm afternoons are reminding me of the transformative power of springtime...of the chance to embrace and learn from both the light and the shadows. Urges to be patient through the washes of rain, and to enjoy a good windy day... Wishing you a moment to pause and find a little delightfulness in your day.

'Never lose hope, my dear heart. Miracles dwell in the invisible' -Rumi

Knowing you're loved

Lately the word beloved has been showing up in my world, and I'm thinking about the meanings that could have: Amato is Italian for beloved, which resounds with a nice sound in my throat.  How important it is to know deeply within ourselves that we are loved- in kindness to oneself, in knowing who we are at the core....

What makes us light up inside

Generosity towards our places of learning

Freedom to continue evolving in how we relate to the world

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

-Rumi