The Journey Inward..

Hello,

 Am  I off to a good start or what! It Feels great to be writing again and thank you all for the well wishes :)  I attribute my new found inspiration for writing to meditation.  About six years ago I started  on my quest for knowledge and wisdom "to find myself" because I knew by the time I was 35 or so that life was not about paying bills.  Life is about Love and happiness, joy and peace; we were not meant to suffer by living in unhappiness.  Love is the greatest feeling. Love for myself and everything living.  I saw the possibility of this and I have been going in that direction ever since. During this enormous awakening I was meditating a lot.  I was listening a lot.  I worked on remaining open to things I couldn't imagine I would have chosen for myself.  I was also reading and writing a lot. I wrote in my book and in Daily Love almost everyday. I needed to share :)  And during that time, my journey inward to authenticity and power,  I was working with The APP (authentic power program) with Gary Zukav and Linda Francis. I felt like I was back in college walking around with a book bag filled of books, notes and guideline cards. My life was dedicated to my spiritual growth and meditation was one if not the most powerful tool to guide me.


"Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom."-Buddha


I would only add:
Recently I started a meditation class two times a week before my 8:45A yoga class.  At 8am we meet in the park to cleanse and release all the build up from the previous day. I start the class in a seated position..connecting to our breath and settling the body. We sit practicing stillness and breathe awareness for 30 minutes. But we also practice (as we go deeper inward) acceptance, responsibility, forgiveness, compassion, patience and so many other challenges and gifts.  It takes courage to invite the stress, thoughts, anxiousness, or whatever challenges that arises in the moment. But if you can sit there and continue the journey inward to the deep waters things become clear!! You may find what is "holding you back" and witness a lightness that follows.  Back when I was learning so much I was meditating for one hour every morning. Getting back to this meditation (3 weeks now) I am already inspired to write again!!   This is going to be one hell of a year!!!  Love you ALL!!!

Donna