For the past two years I have been in a meditation program designed and led by the incredible teachers, Jack kornfield and Tara Brach. This training has been such a deep, meaningful journey for me and as it concludes in January, I decided that a beautiful way to honor the last month of my program is with an offering of practices to my community through a meditation challenge throughout the month of January!
The teachings are so dear to me, and those who know me can attest to the fact that I love to learn, but through this program, and with the guidance of my mentor, Augusta Hopkins, I have begun to find a different understanding- a lived, felt experience of the practice. I love the theory of applied practice, but the truth is that the power of the practice ultimately is not about the “doing” of practice (though you certainly need to take your seat and do it!). Meditation is a way to help us remember and touch the very essence of our true nature. I know that can sound oftly poetic but the proof is in the experience. I love myself with more ease and sincerity than I ever thought possible. Let me just say that again, I love myself. If you had met me 20 years ago, you would understand what a transformation that is.
I am so very excited to share these practices with you. I hope that they help you to create a dedicated routine of taking time to check in with yourself. So much of our daily life can pass by unnoticed, unlived. I started practicing so many years ago because I didn’t want to miss this life I have been gifted. I continue to practice to this day for the very same reason. I wish the same for you.
May these practices bring your life closer to you. May they ripple out and sweeten all that you touch. May they hold the difficulties with tenderness and care. That is the promise of awareness.
If you have not yet signed up for the challenge, you can do so here. Thank you for participating and supporting me, this work, these practices. May they be a benefit to all.
Wholeheartedly,
Kim