meditation

May You Be Well: A Compassion Practice

May You Be Well: A Compassion Practice   May you be well without suffering which isn’t also possible in life. Compassion is a reliable companion. May you be well  and feel safe with yourself as an ally, wherever you are. May you be well  even when facing difficulties, finding solace from within, knowing that you … Read more

Slack Cheeks and Where to Live Slowly

After almost a week of a very slow-paced “retreat” my cheeks were slack, like that of a sleeping chipmunk! There were new creases on the sides of my mouth, a strange outcome from taking it easy. Perhaps the jaw-clenched, quick-paced schedule suited me better. Probably not. Yet, how can we slow down and live fully … Read more