That is beautiful Alistair!

Thanks Patti!

Could you ask for me too?

Same problem here

Ah still love the way you make meditation lighter, allow fun...yet be really seriously about it. @ nomeditationmonster I tend to start manipulate my breath when I bring my awareness to it. Sounds have therefor been a really helpful way to anchor. I found that counting while visualising/ trying to hear a choir sing the numbers kept my mind enough occupied to not intervene with my breath. At one point I became aware I was counting in english and chose to switch to dutch. Interestingly that significanly change my emotions.... All in all I a good experience...I will certainly do this again

Hi Fran, as you know we work in the same field. There is much to say about your question as it is at the heart of our jobs. But as you specifically ask for recommendations from Alistairs classes, I found the Tonglen exercise we did on a thursday helpful and enlightening. Love from the Netherlands

Oh it was 1yr ago 🤭

Thanks James!

Welcome Meri-Sue. I participate from the Netherlands. Hope to meet you in one of the sessions!

I am so sorry for your loss Melanie. So important for both Bear and Simon that Bear came to say goodbye. I wish you light and peace in this period of grieve. I will pray for you all.

Hi A, I did not receive multiple mails. But I miss the overview in the app of which sessions I have slready booked.

My question too. I have been thinking of Simon and you and hope there is good news.

I will!

That sounds both really serious yet hopeful Melanie. Please tell him we think of him and pray for him ( and you).

The comments in the group that are a reaction either to you Alistair or someone else do not show in app unless you open the original post. It does not even show there is a reaction. Only original posts are easily found. I thought my input was lost, but it is stil there but only if you know where to look.

Hi Melanie. I will pray for him and those who love him both human and non-human. Hugs for you and cuddles for the animals!

Hi Fran, thanks for your story. Love your open attitude and heart. Hope to meeg you in one of the breakout rooms one day in this lovely community. Love and blessings to you! Mechteld-Hanna

Hi Fran. I cannot answer your questions, but I would love to hear more about you as a progressive Muslim. What does progressive and Muslim mean for your practice, identity and way of life? I have some ideas because one of direct my collegues is also a progressive Muslim ( I work as a spiritual care giver) in an university hospital in the Netherlands...but I would love to hear more about you. Warm greetings from the Netherlands! Mechteld-Hanna

Welcome Fran!

Thank you Lee! Wishing the same for you.