Every day, since the pandemic began, has been a painful day for so many people around the world. The end of year won’t automatically bring an end to the losses we have either experienced directly or witnessed. Suffering has always existed amidst us. This might be the only time in our lives that suffering hasContinue reading “2021”
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Look Within
When looking for approval Look within When looking for acceptance Look within When looking for happiness Look within For what you seek in others You will find within Namaste, Shobhna
Happy Diwali
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate and to those who appreciate it’s significance. It is also known as festival of lights around the world. Although this auspicious day has its roots in religion and mythology it has taken on other significant meanings as well for me personally. Each year this auspicious day has helped usContinue reading “Happy Diwali”
Choose You
In a loving and reaffirming way, Choose you It’s not selfish, I assure you, Make time for yourself For yourself do things, Set a goal that’s only for you Take a walk, a nap, treasure your time Make easy and difficult choices with good intentions that meet your needs Choose yourself daily Before you forgetContinue reading “Choose You”
Peace
Inhale deeply Exhale fully Lightly and Gently Gaze softening Inward Silence beckoning Your presence Your gift Namaste, Shobhna
Seeing meditation
A happy bee and I Appreciating Life Namaste, Shobhna
Grace
Grace, In this moment Waiting to be embraced In tough times And in times of ease In sadness and joy In anxious and calm moments In and between breaths Grace, In this moment Namaste Shobhna
Unlikely friendships
Years ago, we had 2 dogs and 3 cats as part of our family. Both dogs were quite a bit older, by the time the cats joined our family. When Pacco, one of the dogs passed away, the other dog, Raksha, and two of the three cats showed signs of grieving. Often times Tookie, oneContinue reading “Unlikely friendships”
Simple Moments
Observing fears with compassion Holding space for all the suffering Bravely allowing hope to blossom With a hearty need to protect it all The perfect human experience Cannot be found in the cloak of shadows But here in the spaciousness of hope Even the most imperfect experience Feels like a blanket of comfort There isContinue reading “Simple Moments”
Path to Presence
The conscious awareness of our hearts deepest longing is called wise aspiration in Buddhist teachings. Zen master Suzuki Roshi taught ” The most important thing is remembering the most important thing” What matters most to you? Check in with yourself asking your heart what matters. Allow your vast spacious mind to pause for the answer.Continue reading “Path to Presence”
