Meditation On “Turning Towards”

What if we pay more attention to the positive, when it shows up? Log it into our memories, our bodies? My guess is that then, in those, “oh no!” moments, the recollection of goodness will act like ballast, and it’ll be easier to turn towards the moment with courage, and clarity, and compassion. Ultimately we will repair any harm to others, and to ourselves.

Transcript

Okay, So let's sit. This is a practice of stillness. So the invitation is to come to stillness in whatever posture is available to you. And stillness of the body, Let the stillness of the body support the stillness in the mind. Let the body stop moving just for a few minutes and let the mind do the same. And when the mind wanders or worry arises or concern or anything at all, Anything at all, Just notice it, Not a problem. Even taking a moment to remind yourself that it's not a problem. And then let go. Make it simple. Just drop this little inquiry into your meditation. What little dab or big dollop of compassion, What flavor of compassion do you need right now? Maybe to be right here in this moment or to walk forward into this Independence Day weekend. Is it a little more kindness towards yourself? A little more space for yourself? Time in nature, Time in community? Could be anything. What would most support you right now in this moment and just walking forward over the next few days? Moving into the next few days, You may not be walking. Can you just promise to give yourself as much of that as you can? If I am the longest relationship of my life, Isn't it time to nurture intimacy and love with the person I lie in bed with each night?