The Basics are the Basics
As you deal with franchised templates, expert advice, iconic labeling, shoulds and daren'ts, remember this: Basics are Basics.
Regarding Meditation
I strongly believe in working with a person's temperament. Some people are much more energetic than others. Take into account interests, needs at that particular moment in life and desires. Yes, desires - for they will guide as a compass to your personal expressions.
Life Changes - We Change
What worked then, may not work now.
Different times in life require different tools. You don't carry all your tools around with you all the time - you use tools as required.
For people who are more active, meditation is completely different than for people less physically active.
I strongly believe in working with a person's temperament. Some people are much more energetic than others. Take into account interests, needs at that particular moment in life and desires. Yes, desires - for they will guide as a compass to your personal expressions.
Life Changes - We Change
What worked then, may not work now.
Different times in life require different tools. You don't carry all your tools around with you all the time - you use tools as required.
For people who are more active, meditation is completely different than for people less physically active.
Strongly intellectual people enter meditation differently than others.
Julia Roberts said of the book/film Eat, Pray, Love that it is important for people to take the time to find these things where you are for, not everyone can afford to travel, or take extended breaks.
Julia Cameron writes of taking Artist Dates, identify things near to your heart and chase them on a regular basis, scheduling the time.
My Tai Chi teacher used to call the practice of Tai Chi, Meditation in Action, and Yoga, Meditation in Repose. The idea is, with whichever practice/s you play with - take it into daily life.
The book Chop Wood, Carry Water: A Guide to Finding Spiritual Fulfillment in Every Day Life brought this to people's attention in the mid-1970's and we now have a vast library available to dip into for inspiration.
My yoga teacher insisted, you already know. We each have within us the guidance, the knowing, the teaching. A challenging pill to swallow at any age, but especially when young!
Dream teachers help us unravel our own living and dreaming symbols.
You Be the Guide
Shop around. Feel what is right for you, at the particular time. Commit. Show up. Enjoy.
In my teaching, I synthesize and integrate the various tools to meet individual and group needs.
Photo: Hand of Life Lura Astor
