The Dharma Room

Well, I had always thought that I had a "decent" meditation practice, but honestly, I knew deep in my heart that I wasn't as dedicated as I could be.  Of course, there are no "shoulds" in this process and no harm done if I didn't do it every day...but I also know that my life could benefit IMMENSELY if I made the commitment.

So I'm in Barnes & Noble one day and picked up a Tricyle magazine and on the cover in big bold letters it said "Commit to Sit!"  I was intrigued and after reading the article decided it was time to get serious!  Oh sure, I had been doing yoga for 9 years, teaching for 4, reading spiritual philosophy and making noted improvements in my life.  And yet, something was missing.  I discovered that I ended up too attached to the physical practice of yoga...wanting a good workout, wanting to get into crow without doing a face-plant on the ground...but where does that get me if I'm still frustrated and irritated with the checkout clerk at the grocery store? 

Thus, I have started meditating each and every morning and so far I've completed 2 weeks and have noticed a slight shift...more BEING and less DOING in my life, which is a wonderful sensation!  Admittedly I still struggle sometimes...some mornings I just want to skip it and get right to work answering emails, some mornings I just want to sleep in longer...but I still "commit to sit" every day, regardless of the time of day and I notice that it helps me to shift into that connection with my higher self and I find that I can cope with life's little "lessons" (i.e. God's daily exam questions...life is a tougher class than I thought!) a little easier each day.

The last few days its been challenging because my mind is chattering overtime about anything and everything and its uncomfortable to sit there when I'm thinking about my TO DO list.  In fact, while I did sit with my hubby for a few minutes today, it wasn't my full 30 minute meditaiton...SO...I'm off to "plug into my source".