By Grace Durfee on 8/2/2006 8:55 AM

Since the Latin root of the word Spirit, spiritus, means breath, it’s only fitting to include breath work in our exploration of spiritual practices.  Breath is considered the outward manifestation of prana, or Chi as referred to by the Chinese, the vital force or energy,  that is everywhere and in everything, including us.   This energy is everywhere, waiting for us to open ourselves and become channels for it. 

 

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By Grace Durfee on 4/4/2006 8:18 PM

Here's a mindfulness exercise that's quite popular with workshop participants and children.  It's adapted from an exercise in Self-Nurture : Learning to Care for Yourself As Effectively As You Care for Everyone Else by Alice Domar and Henry Dreher. 

 

Chose a Hershey’s Kiss or Hug for this mindfulness meditation.< ... Read More »

By Grace Durfee on 3/30/2006 6:13 PM

Heightening the awareness of the senses through mindfulness is a wonderful way to become fully present, anchored in the moment.

 

Begin in a comfortable seated position, either sitting in a chair with legs and arms uncrossed or seated cross-legged on the floor.  You can sit on a pillow if that helps keep your spine easily aligned in an upright position.  You may keep your eyes open, especially if you are reading this and practicing for the first time.  Later on as you become accustomed to the practice you may want to close your e ... Read More »