Stillness

In the stillness of the solstice - in the silence of the heart - we have the answer. Trust yours. Take things gently as the skies darken, or lighten. Be kind, including (especially) to yourself, whenever possible. Remember, the Dalai Lama says that’s always possible.

Transcript

So let's sit together one last time for 2025.

So find your most upright,

Most dignified,

Most loving,

Most shining posture.

Settle into the body.

Touch into your connection to the earth.

Locate the breath.

And begin to just very lovingly follow the breath as it flows in and out of the body.

Let go of wishing that the breath or the body or the moment was anything other than exactly what it is.

Settled or silent or distracted or easeful or sad or joyful is what it is and has already changed.

This is a new moment.

And just noticing everything is in flux.

And notice how here we are as a community sitting together,

Connected with one another.

And maybe there are other humans or other beings in your space,

In your house,

In your office,

In your car,

Out on your walk.

And we're all in this together.

And we're all in this together.

And so just find that light and just let it shine,

Even if it's just a little bit right now for everyone here.

Even if your screen isn't on,

Just let there be some light shining for one another and for the other beings in your space,

In your home,

In your office,

Your walk,

Your car,

Your community.

And just imagine it's like a candle and you're lighting the next person and then they'll light the next person,

Then they'll light the next person.

Until all we can see,

All we can see is the light.

Thanks,

Everybody.

It's good to be with you.

This has been quite a year.

Love you all.

Take care.

Be safe out there.

I'll see you in January.

Reviews

This was a good way to come back to myself, and my meditation. I’m glad you showed up as you did today. Thank you.