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Monday, June 29th, 2009
Meditation
by Evelyn O’Doherty
Why do we meditate? Years ago, when I began a practice of meditation, I was seeking some respite from the constant goings on of my mind. I understood that I was missing at least HALF of what was occurring in my life because my mind was so busy judging; commenting, scolding, and misrepresenting what went on. I was tired and I felt beaten up. My mind had control, not me.
Over the years, I’ve come to realize that meditation is truly a gift that you can give yourself, better than a fishing trip or a weekend at the spa. Meditation in its simplest form is sitting quietly within ourselves, with no expectations. Time spent sitting still and breathing. This simple act of sitting can have a profound effect on how we perceive our lives, our loved ones and, eventually, ourselves. It is a process of becoming intimate or coming to know ourselves on a very real level. It is about letting go of who we THINK we are, and accepting who and what we are right now, today.
So come immerse yourself in the private nectar of meditation. As one of my favorite teachers, Bhagavan Nityananda, used to say “The heart is the hub of all sacred places, go there and roam”. We are roaming this sacred space together each Tuesday evening at Sangha Yoga. All levels are welcome.

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