Very happy to join the Mindsprings group. I tried the Wind Horse meditation and love its versatility and convivence. Most of all – I love that it works. Helped in settling my mind and being at peace. Have my heart set on the Holy Isle retreat next summer. Will have to travel some to get there, but from what I’ve seen and read – it will be well worth the journey. I could pack my bag right now!
kind regards,
Shari
So happy to be here, looking forward so much to the Rosemerrynwood retreat. It’s such a beautiful place to just be, in nature. Looking forward to sharing thoughts and meditation with the group here 🙏❤️
Greetings of peace. I have been intrigued by our recent practice of Tonglen, but realizing that I need additional guidance, am reaching out to Alistair and other Mindspringers for their perspectives. I think that a practice that encourages compassion, empathy and connectedness, especially in this broken world, is beautiful. To breathe in the pain of others, while confronting deep suffering rather than avoiding it, could be incredibly positive. But what of those for whom breathing in pain, and confronting their own suffering is greatly distressing, risky and triggering? I am one of them. In my work as an imama, I often sit with those in profound suffering. I also have a history of anxiety and depression. To be guided in this practice and to breathe in the suffering of others is very close to being overwhelming for me, and borders on triggering traumatic memories. Is this healthy? And what o…
HI Fran. I'll answer this in the Questions and Answers group. People are more likely to find it there than here! I'll copy Ignatio's comment there too.
🖐Hello from Melbourne Australia. Thank you to my fellow meditators for allowing me to be part of this group. Big love from Down Under 🇦🇺
Welcome Flora! 😃
If you decide to Holy Isle you will be amazed at the place and the people. Alistair's courses are extraordinary, the people that go there are the most diverse and charming, the volunteers that work there make you feel like family and the island is magical! I've been there three times and next year I wan to to go back.