One of my first teachers, Shane Perkins, is beloved in my heart for his clear embodiment of unconditional love. He taught me much simply by the way he conducts himself with kindness and integrity at all times.
When speaking on the topic of meditation, Shane summed it all up in these words:
“Show up and let go.”
Show up, as in be present, be aware, be in the here and now. Then let go, meaning release the struggle, let the thoughts float by without attachment, allow the moment to simply be.
Applying this approach to meditation and life can be an ongoing practice, to be sure, but one that is infinitely rewarding. Let’s try it now, shall we?
With all the struggle and war in the world, yoga gives us a method to live well and contribute to the upliftment of the world.
It helps us be courageous when faced with fear, find equanimity in times of struggle, and be empowered when things feel overwhelming.
I’ve posted an article which expands on Ahimsa, the first ethical guideline of yoga. This article on How To Create Peace With Yoga And Meditation and offers an educated view of war and what we can do about it.
You will also find a video of a guided meditation for peace toward the end of the article, which means you can close your eyes and listen rather than reading the words of your meditation today. Read more…
This guided mediation helps you visualize a peaceful world of light. It is beautifully powerful, and I hope you will enjoy it enough to incorporate it into your meditation practice more than once.
One of my first teachers, Shane Perkins, is beloved in my heart for his clear embodiment of unconditional love. He taught me much simply by the way he conducts himself with kindness and integrity at all times.
With all the struggle and war in the world, yoga gives us a method to live well and contribute to the upliftment of the world.
