I've just learned that certain species of seagulls can adapt to mountain regions 'cus we got a snow storm overnight, I just stepped outside & 3 gulls were overhead. Never seen that before.

I had a sudden insight today on Raja Yoga group discussion and meditation today. Zach was discussing spiritual power and how whether we have intention to notice and apply it or not the energy of that reality for all humans is as natural as blinking one’s eyes. My mind wondered to how I “intentionally” place positive energy and love into the preparation of meals for my friends and family. I then considered that the unaware cooks and servers at my favorite restaurant are likely allowing the cares and concerns of “their” life to land in my meal. Perhaps this is why most religious traditions practice a blessing of the food. As we moved from lecture to meditation this thought expanded to the items in my pantry and refrigerator and the entire supply chain from planting, harvesting, packaging, shipping, and stocking shelves for our convenience. Many hands are involved. This not a threat to us—so much as it is an opportunity for us to be proactive as a spiritual community focused on expanded peace, harmony, and love. Perhaps if we add intention around even one meal per day—not just to being grateful for the food and that it be energetically balanced for the most benefit to our body…but a step further a blessing to the hands that touch it in the complete logistical journey to our plate. “May everyone who made my meal possible—and still unaware of the love available to them and within them be filled with joy as their burdens lift and their awakening begins.”

Last weeks Yoga Nidra! We had a 100% fall asleep rate and was described as "better than drugs" 😂

The last few weeks have been hard for me. Dealing with a lot of validation wounds and really just wanting to feel like I am good enough. I am worthy. I am where I should be. I keep fighting and trying so hard to let go of the negative thoughts. Then I had a realization. If I want to love myself completely, that includes the negative thoughts. Why don’t I show them love. Recognize they are a part of me fighting to be seen. I shouldn’t make them go away. I should hold them, love them, and realize they are simply trying to protect me. We are all inherently worthy. We are love itself. Love is the only thing that exists. It’s just a matter of where we place that love. This doesn’t make every problem go away, it just changes the perspective enough to recognize the problems only exist because you allow them to be problems. Love every part of you. Including the shadow, or you will never fully integrate. Much love to all of you!

Meditation is the practice of witnessing one place, object, or point for a prolonged period of time. This practice trains you to detach from the mind and realize that you are not the mind. In meditation, you come to emptiness, in this emptiness, you discover the intuitive wisdom within all life. What are your experiences with meditation? Do you struggle with meditation? And if so, what is your struggle?