“A worried mind lives in an imaginary future. An unhappy mind lives in the storied past. Only a peaceful mind abides in the grace-filled present. In the light of the present, worries flee like a mirage in the hot desert.” ~Yogacharya O’Brian With the changing of the seasons, it can be helpful to pause and reflect on our spiritual practice. … Read more →
Tag: meditation
Behind the Veil of Separation
“The experience of divine grace is a glimpse behind the veil of separation, a vision of wholeness that frees us from fear.” ~Yogacharya O’Brian As I walked along the beach this past week, I looked up at the hills in the distance and noticed that there was a fine mist distorting my view. As I contemplated on what I was… Read more →
Choose Love
“Man must evolve for all human conflict a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Tomorrow we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his work in the world. He can serve as an inspiration for us during this divisive time. His courage and steadfastness, his commitment to… Read more →
The Ruby in the Cave of your Heart
“Oh, Lord, lead us from the unreal to the Real. Lead us from the darkness of ignorance to the Light of Truth. Lead us from falsely identifying with the mortal body and mind to the realization of our immortal divine nature.” ~ Brihadaranyaka Upanishad In March when the news outlets told us of a new illness caused by the… Read more →
Cultivate a Grateful Heart
“A grateful heat is a magnet that draws to us what is harmonious and good. This idea is reflected in a playful metaphysical adage: not ‘We see things as they are’, but ‘we see things as we are’.” ~Yogacharya O’Brian During this turbulent time, it is easy to get caught up in the changing events and see only gloom and… Read more →
Bring Peace to the Troubled Mind
“When we are confronted with difficulty, our thoughts can spin and tension grips the body. First aid for the troubled mind and fearful heart is to attend to the breath. It is the most accessible and reliable way to become still. Simply noticing inhalation and exhalation with the intention to become more inwardly aware restores our equilibrium. Then we can… Read more →
The Transforming Power of Breath
“Sweep away negative or self-defeating thoughts with a conscious out-breath. Welcome happiness back into your heart and mind with a conscious in-breath. It takes only one transforming moment, one breath.” Yogacharya O’Brian Breath – a natural process of the body. We don’t need to think about it, it happens automatically. Yet the breath can become a powerful tool when we… Read more →
Join us May 1 and May 5
Next week at Awakening we will be offering an evening meditation time from 6:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, May 1, which will also include a time to offer your prayers either silently or aloud. Then, from 1-4 pm on Saturday, May 4, Rev. Devin Kent Sodt will offer a course to enhance and strengthen your meditation practice, “Be Still… Read more →