Waking Up for Life
Liz Kinchen Meditation
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Meditation changes lives.
Through the practice of meditation, we can ‘wake up’ for a life of greater awareness, wisdom, and compassion - for ourselves and others. We can discover where we have agency and choice, and how to hold what we cannot change or control with greater ease and grace. The ancient teachings of mindfulness offer tools we can use now and for the rest of our lives.
This practice is particularly helpful during these uncertain and stressful times, with the Coronavirus, racial concerns and difficult national conversations. Meditation can help!
Meditation, particularly mindfulness practice, has changed my life for the better in nearly every dimension of life - personal and work relationships, health, clarity of mind, spiritual connection, and basic joy and gratitude. It is my aspiration to walk with others on the path of continual waking up to the fullness of this precious gift of life.
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“Liz’s class was fantastic - I loved every minute of it! She taught us tools and techniques for a regular practice. Her thoughtful presentation and leadership were terrific. ”
— Student in Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation class
Last year, I wrote about how my front lawn embarrassed me with all its weeds and disarray. I wanted to fix it and replace it with healthy grass. Many of you kindly educated me (I needed it!) about how harmful grass lawns are and how my dandelions and weeds were good for pollination. I considered hardscape alternatives, which boggled my mind, and my overwhelm led me nowhere. This spring, as I gaze upon my riot of dandelions and weeds, I have a very different feeling. No embarrassment. No shame. I am now fond of what I used to call a disaster and now hope the birds and bees stop by and do their health-promoting business.
What really interests me about this change of mind is just that – how our beliefs and the stories we tell ourselves shape our actions and moods. What was once shame is now pride and delight. Nothing changed outside; the weeds are still there, just as they were last year. What did change was the story I now have in my mind about the value and goodness of those same weeds. I swapped one story for another, one I like much better. And still, the weeds are just the weeds.
Here’s another ordinary life example of the mind’s power to determine our well-being …