The Yogabliss, Two Rivers/RiverTree Yoga on-line Moving into Meditation classes met this morning. We are adapting to new ways of living in response to the many changes we are living through. Many of us are emerging from the isolation of pandemic restrictions. Some of us have been caring for young ones and/or elders, partners and friends. Our practice gives us an opportunity to pause, relax, open and trust what is emerging. These are powerful healing skills that enable us to tune into to what matters most. These skills also help us to “resource” and befriend ourselves so that we can stay engaged with Life.
Once again, we drew guidance from Insight Dialogue co-creator and Insight Dialogue: The Interpersonal Path to Freedom author and meditation teacher, Gregory Kramer. Insight Dialogue involves mindful sharing within qualities of attention, contemplation and intimate inquiry. Gregory encourages us to be with the mystery as it unfolds much like the unfolding flight patterns of birds. For a rapturous experience of mystery and unfolding you can listening to a human and nightingale singing together at Emergence Magazine’s interview with Sam Lee, The Nightingale’s Song.
We drew inspiration from Jane Hirshfield’s magical poem, Rebus, included in her collection Given Salt, Given Sugar. Jane is a long-time Zen practitioner whose meditation practice informs her work. You can listen to Jane read seven of her poems on this YouTube recording filmed by Pamela Robertson-Pearce.