Day 1 The Art of Stillness

"Essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for."

~ Hector Garcia, "Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life"

This week you're guided on a journey to feel comfortable with stillness. It can take a little practice to begin to feel at home with stillness. We launch into the series with an interview with one of your fellow meditators, Vidhu, from India. Vidhu shares how she overcame hopelessness with inner stillness. She shares her favorite meditation techniques and tips and challenges you to ask yourself 2 questions when you begin to feel hopeless or overwhelmed: 1) "Can I do everything? The answer is no." 2) "Can I do something? The answer is yes."

You can say hello to Vidhu @booksandmore20 on Instagram. She'd love to answer any questions about her meditation ritual and lifestyle habits.  

This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, The Art of Stillness, episodes 2390-2396.

YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE

Live in the Moment Quest

Every day ask yourself these 2 questions: 1) "Can I do everything? The answer is no." 2) "Can I do something? The answer is yes."!

MEDITATION TECHNIQUES:

Day 1:  Visualization 

Day 2:  Affirmation

Day 3:  Breathing Technique

Day 4:  Mudra Technique

Day 5:  Chakra Technique

Day 6:  Layer Meditation Techniques

Day 7:  Reflection + Introspection

 

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