Sitting. Quietly in meditation. Breathing deeply. Stretching. Sometimes, my mind becomes quiet and I float off into a meditative bliss. Other times, try as I might, my mind stays active with lists of things that must be done or that would be nice to have done. Then there are the times that my dogs will lick my hands, climb into my lap or nudge me from my sitting - it is then that I laugh and finish by playing with them.
Still, I meditate daily and trust that the simple activity and repitition of sitting quietly relieves my stress and anxiety of this life of mine in a current world where stress can often be felt in the air.
My house is filled with gentle reminders of quiet meditation - photographs, altars, candles, incense and music. Outside, my gardens all have statues of Buddha, Quan Yin and even a turtle to remind me of the joy I find in meditation and that my life can be a meditation when approached with a quiet mind and a quiet intention.
I will continue my daily practice and find joy in the intention of a stress-free life with meditation as my outlet for relieving stress and living in harmony with nature, with God and with source energy that is in everything.
