When we try to meditate we often feel sleepy and may even fall asleep. Most of us are tired, stressed, and sleep deprived. So it is natural when we slow down, sit, and try to meditate we fall asleep. Slowly with practice we will find the balance point between relaxation and alertness. Our minds will become more fresh and alert without being too excited and tight. So never give up!
Finding the right balance can sometimes feel like passing a thread through a small needle hole. A lesson I’ve learned over the years is not to force things; not to keep trying to force a […]
With everything that is going on it is hard to maintain balance and remain calm. Yet, we must. This is our home that we return to again and again. It is where we find joy, […]
When we become exhausted, we must rest and take a break. Pushing just makes exhaustion worse. Resting when exhausted is taking good care of ourself. It is being gentle and kind to ourself. We tend […]
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