Tag Archives: Meditation

Tweet Treats from Today

Take the one seat of a Buddha and rest with a heart of equanimity and compassion in the center of it all. — @JackKornfield via @goldendhorizons – “Meditation teaches us to open our attention to all of human experience & … Continue reading →

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Posted on 23 February, 2011 by edamommy

This is Me

This is me. Well, not literally – actually it’s my second son and a clam. And some sand and some bay water.  But I figure y’all’d get the metaphor. I’ve had an interesting life that got off to an interesting … Continue reading →

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Posted on 15 February, 2011 by edamommy

Quiet Politics

Just a quick post (busy week) but I wanted to give a quick nod to part of a blog entry that I found especially juicy today over at ZenDotStudio.  I love dropping in on this well written, intriguing, lovely blog, … Continue reading →

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Posted on 12 August, 2010 by edamommy

Sitting Back Down

Yesterday was the first time I’ve really Sat in ages. Foolish little girl that I am, when things got really rough — and believe me, they a) got really rough and b) are still pretty rough — I hid away … Continue reading →

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Posted on 7 August, 2010 by edamommy

Breathing In…

A pseudo-haiku for you, gentle reader: Breathing in again. Renewal gently whispers. Outbreath smile begins.

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Posted on 3 September, 2009 by edamommy

Balancing Rest and Meditation Time

…this is something I struggle with right now.  The way things are scheduled, I get up 5 days a aweek at 5:30 with my Eldest, who leaves for the bus stop at 6:18 (Don’t ask, but trust me, it works. … Continue reading →

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Posted on 9 April, 2009 by edamommy

Dog Noses and Mindfulness

You know, for me sitting sometimes becomes a wonderful lesson in impermanence and attachment. The silent meditation I am experiencing and enjoying may disappear in the sudden appearance of a wet dog nose in my lap. I must consciously use … Continue reading →

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Posted on 27 July, 2007 by edamommy

Moving Meditation

This is obviously not directly Buddhism-related, but it’s fairly close to the version of Surya Namaskar that I do. Or at least will begin to do again as soon as I feel my shoulder is rested enough. Anyway, there are … Continue reading →

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Posted on 22 June, 2007 by edamommy

"Found Object"

“Buddhist meditation doesn’t necessarily mean sitting cross-legged with your eyes closed. Simply observing how your mind is responding to the sense world can be a really perfect meditation and bring a perfect result.” — Lama Zopa Rinpoche

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Posted on 18 June, 2007 by edamommy

Sitting

So, my meditation practice has been skittering all over the place lately. It’s not that I’m not sitting – I am. My lovely husband pointed out to me that if I was going to become Buddhist and live a Buddhist … Continue reading →

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Posted on 22 May, 2007 by edamommy