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Hi all In session #2 we explored the ‘Unlived life’. Here are some audio notes and musings following the session. I thought this may be helpful for anyone who couldn’t make the class in person last time. Warmest wishes, Simon ? To hear more, visit sghowes.substack.com ..read more

Hello again everyone. In Session 3 we explored some strategies to help anchor our awareness in the present moment. We had a go at a Raisin Meditation (or Chocolate Meditation depending on your preferences). As we are discovering, tuning in to our sensations can be an effective method for grounding us in the here and now. We read through Rumi’s Guest House poem, which led us nicely into this theme of reflecting on moods as weather fronts - as guests that come & go; perhaps we can learn to invite them into our home with open arms. We ended with Tara Brach’s RAIN Meditation, which enabled us ..read more

I recorded this Short Breathing meditation a few years ago, and it is very similar to the one I was introduced to during my Mindfulness Teacher Training back in 2019. Sometimes, 4 minutes is enough just to carve out some space and calm for clarity. I hope you find it useful. SG To hear more, visit sghowes.substack.com ..read more