Slogan #29
Today, I had the privilege of guiding students at the StudioBe Community using Tara Brach's RAIN Meditation.
Slogan #29
The poison referred to here is the poison of egocentricity and entitlement. Slogan #29 examines how, as Lojong students, we can poison ourselves by turning these compassion teachings into self-aggrandizing ego boosts.
Slogan #28
As a mindfulness yoga guide and practitioner, the concept of letting go of outcomes is both liberating and challenging. Today, I explored this slogan through Judy Lief’s reflection questions, and it deepened my understanding in unexpected ways.
Slogan #28
This slogan is all about abandoning false hope and the kind of hope that gives rise to doubt. But it’s also about abandoning any hope of changing the past or controlling the future.
Slogan #27
Today, procrastination was my biggest challenge. My to-do list loomed large, but I spent the morning lingering over tea and scrolling through social media instead of diving in. Each minute I wasted added to my guilt and stress.
Slogan #27
We are serving up compassion today by adding our defilements to the cauldron. What are defilements you ask? Judy Lief defines them as: “patterns of thought, habits, and emotions that sap our energy and keep us from thriving.
Slogan #26
Famed National Geographic photographer Jimmy Chin titled this photo “Meditation Station.” Given my fear of heights, I KNOW that I would not be pondering others if I happened to be sitting on the side of the Bhagarathi Parbat III mountain in India.
Slogan #26
In the journey of mindfulness, each guiding principle adds depth to our self-awareness. Slogan 26, “Don’t Ponder Others,” reminds us to focus inward rather than comparing ourselves to others.
Slogan #25
This slogan was a tough one to sit with. It’s important to acknowledge that at certain times, it is best to distance ourselves from people with "defects and problems" for our well-being. That’s okay too!
Slogan #25
Perspective and context are everything. I love Kozyndan for their quirky and whimsical interpretations of traditional Japanese Ukiyo-e woodblock art.
Slogan #24
Changing our attitude in the face of adversity is a challenging endeavour, especially when we feel under attack. The instinct to react impulsively without pausing is deeply ingrained, and sometimes, I find it incredibly hard to resist.
Slogan #24
‘Get over yourself’ is a pithy, sassy rewording but Slogan #24 asks us to do so with compassion and equanimity towards ourselves and others.
Slogan #23
As I sat with Slogan 23: "Always abide by the three basic principles," I was reminded of the importance of regularly returning to my core values.
Slogan #23
The 3 basic principles are: keep your promises, don’t abuse your power, and develop patience, or in Ken McLeod’s words, “intention, action, and balance.”
Slogan #22
Ah! I had quite the moment earlier today. During my sit, I often turn to a meditation practice called R.A.I.N., taught by Tara Brach.
Slogan #22
What does distracted look like? We are constantly preoccupied, multitasking, and planning. Does this sound familiar?
Slogan #21
Sometimes, I close my eyes and force a smile during a tough yoga pose, a difficult emotion in meditation, or even while standing in a grocery line with an unfinished to-do list.
Slogan #21
Our practice today will be a 10-minute mirror meditation. Look at yourself in a mirror with soft yet discerning eyes and observe yourself.
Slogan #20
In today’s meditation, I reflected on Slogan #19: "Of the two witnesses, hold the principal one." This teaching reminds us to trust our inner experiences over external opinions.
Slogan #20
Our practice today will be a 10-minute mirror meditation. Look at yourself in a mirror with soft yet discerning eyes and observe yourself.