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BEHOLD.
As you celebrate and usher in this new year may we all be reminded that the biggest celebration of all is a life lived fully. To welcome, care for, marvel, and — behold it.
Growing up and as a young adult, I wasn’t aware that space could exist around a feeling. I often played tug-of-war with myself. I didn’t know you could have both feelings and the eyes of understanding them. Learning to truly see my experiences and feelings (even find them remarkable) grew as I began to practice mindfulness and meditation, and study Buddhist wisdom.
These practices and ways of living aren’t a means to an end, which is an easy mistake to make (I am guilty of that.), these are a means to a path. Often times I think, it is a path of least resistance because of their invitations to behold the beauties of a full life. May this meditation and intention practice remind you to cradle your experiences, whatever they may be, in warmth, wonder, and loving curiosity.
Meditation Practice
10-minute gratitude body scan meditation. This meditation support relaxation through a body scan meditation technique, while generating moments of gratitude. Remember this may be new to you. Be kind to yourself as you learn to practice. Some days it comes easier than others but over time it strengthens. Easy does it and begin again. :) Listen here.
Daily Intention: “I am a wonder to behold.”
May this phrase be a gentle reminder of how remarkable you are. Perhaps, when it feels right, you can offer the same lens to others or to nature. Offering them your kindness and generosity of seeing them as a wonder to behold.
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Weekly Practice: Behold