It's Been Awhile

 It's been awhile since I've posted anything on this blog. 

Since end of December 2020, there have been a lot of changes in my life. For one thing, I lost my job that I had for 3 years. Luckily, I was offered an auxiliary position working for the school district in my community.

And of course, with all the changes in my life, my own personal mindfulness + meditation practice has taken a noise dive. 

I no longer sit for 20 minute practices. My mind can't seem to handle it + for those who are new to meditation, I can honestly say that this is absolutely normal.

My practice as of late takes me 6 minutes  + some days I don't even make a point to practice. 

I've decided that expecting myself to sit longer is just not feasible at this time. And each day I sit for  however long is enough for me.

For the past several weeks, I've been practicing Chris Germer's Self-Compassion Break meditation. It's been useful when I feel stressed, overwhelmed or just feeling uneasy with life.  

Here is the link if you are interested. I highly recommend this practice because it takes only a few minutes but it is perfect for those days when you need to give yourself some much needed self-compassion + a break from life's struggles. 

Chris Germer's Self-Compassion Break (6 minutes)

For more information, I recommend you check out his website https://chrisgermer.com/

I hope you are all doing well + staying safe + being kind to yourselves.

 


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