How Can Our Practice Help During Tragic Times?
In the wake of the recent tragic occurrence, right here in our own beautiful, peaceful city I am awakened to the profound importance of my own practice of mindfulness and meditation. It’s hard to make sense of the abrupt loss of life, the impact on families and friends left to process and carry on, the loss of innocence of a city characterized by harmony, and a window into the suffering heart of those who feel marginalized.
I have watched my mind move out, grasping onto the pain, my inclination to crave news feed, my natural habit of creating connection to the stories, making them my stories. I’ve caught myself, hands clenched, jaws locked, brows furrowed, stomach aching. I’ve noticed the ever changing emotions- despair for the senseless loss, profound relief knowing that my Dad was out playing afternoon bridge instead of his usual afternoon walk to Mel Lastman square on a sunny day. I register unfathomable pain for a 7 year-old boy orphaned on his mother’s first day of work trying to make a better life for him. I feel my heart bursting with pride for a city that is characterized by connection and not divisiveness. Each moment, a different heartstring pulled, then released, until the next.
If you have already studied Mindfulness and Meditation with me, I hope that you find some refuge in the practice that you have begun. I invite you to sign up for our next series of classes
Beyond Beginners, starting Thursday May 31st at either 1 pm. or 7:30 pm. for 5 weeks.
We will build our practice and work towards understanding deep insights that will help us to live with greater ease amongst the mud that our city and hearts are enveloped in at this very difficult time.
If you know someone whose heart is open to learning Mindfulness and Meditation please forward this to them. I will be starting a new beginner’s series on Tuesday May 29th, 1pm. or 7:30 pm.
Ask them to check it out, and contact me through www.mindfulnessandthelotus.com
Wishing you many mindful moments,
Rhonda