 "The stream of thinking has enormous momentum that can easily drag you along with it. Every thought pretends that it matters so much. It wants to draw your attention completely." -Eckhart Tolle
What is presence and why is it important? Presence is simply being here now. Presence is giving your attention to whatever task you are engaged in at the moment. Meaning, if you are in conversation, you are focusing your attention on that. You are not talking and simultaneously thinking about past/future/your response. Presence is important because it keeps our energy unified and opens the doorway to inner stillness and ultimately empowered action. Think about it. Aren't you better able to respond when you are paying attention? If someone is speaking to you and your mind is wandering, will you give your best answer? Probably not. How do you practice presence? Like anything else you want to improve on, you must practice :) Anything that helps you be here now, with your attention focused on what you are "doing" is a practice. Meditation is one of my favorites because it teaches us how to discipline the mind. When you are able to discipline your mind, you can shift your attention away from constant thought, especially those that cause more suffering. In meditation you bring awareness back to your "mantra". Over time, you experience the gap between thoughts or periods of no thinking. In this space, you access stillness/hear your inner voice. Insights and choices arise that were once blocked when caught in endless thought. Practice being quiet, being still, and allow more space to emerge in your life. Examples: Meditate, walk silently in the woods, sit and listen to the birds. Give yourself time in between the tasks on your to-do list. If your to-do list is never ending, aim to reduce it. Get creative. Disconnect from the phone/TV while you eat. Taste your food. Allow space to emerge. You don't have to attend a silent retreat for 10 days to learn how to be present. You can do it in your daily life with anything you are doing. Set your intention to be present. It can be quite fun being around people and practicing staying present instead of getting lost in thought/emotion of the situation. See if you can simply be the witness...be the space...be present. Your presence is a gift. Want Support? >>>Book a Meditation Session  Our health and well-being is our greatest wealth. Energy is our #1 asset.
When we don't feel "good", it's hard to enjoy our life. We miss the moments. We deserve to be present for the moments in our life. Being present doesn't simply happen. Learning to be present is a lifelong practice. It's a practice that takes commitment. The effort is worth it. You are worth it. Right now, pause & check In. What do YOU need? Listen to your body, your mind, and your spirit. What has been trying to get your attention? Maybe you need to call a friend, speak your voice, make a request, get better sleep, or have some fun! As we approach the final few months of the year & the Holidays draw near... it's the perfect time to pause and make time to care for body, mind, and spirit. While it may feel like life is moving fast and we don't have "enough" time to get it all done...this is actually the best time to slow down and nourish ourselves. Take a pause. Grab a pen. Write a few sentences about how you want to end your year. Are you craving rest and renewal? Perhaps you want to experience more peace, joy, health, or community. Remember- where your attention goes your energy flows...and that is what you are creating. We are here to support you! Our Sanctuary offerings range from therapeutic & relaxing massage to yummy facials, meditation, uplifting energy balancing, and Soul Realignment®. Explore Your Wellness Now.  What does it mean to let go? Why is it hard?
When we are faced with circumstances outside of our control, it may feel like an impossibility to let go. The paradox? Letting go is exactly what we must "do". I have learned it's okay to desire something! It's healthy and natural. However, we create unnecessary suffering when things don't go as planned... and we keep holding on to what "was". When we do this, we become rigid and can become blind to what is supposed to be for us. When we micromanage and/or try to control outcomes, which many of us do by forcing and resisting, we close off infinite possibilities that may be even better than what we are asking for. Reread that. One of the ways I "trick" my mind into letting go is by asking myself the below 3 questions. Since inner peace is a way of being many of us want to experience, this exercise works quite well. 1. Do I wish to experience inner peace or conflict? Inner peace, of course! Note: Some of us still like being in conflict...it provides a distraction of sorts and gives us an excuse not to take responsibility for what is and/ or our present life situation. Some of us are in conflict and don't even know it. All have been true for me. It's part of the human condition. It's up to us to be aware and then make the choice again and again to accept what is. Once we do accept, all the energy we were using to "resist" is freed up and we are able think clearly and choose a better way. 2. What am I willing to do in order to experience inner peace? Take action. Nothing happens without taking action. Be open to trying things that support a peaceful way of living. There are many things/ tools we can do/ use: books, meditation, a mentor, soul work, prayer, workshops, podcasts... I do all of this and then some :) The point is, I am willing to take action and do what it takes to live a peaceful life. Over time, we may need more or less of these things/ tools based on what we are facing in life. More stressful times = more support. Make sense? 3. Who must I become to experience inner peace? Become a student of inner peace. Know thyself. Use the tools above. Today, right now, begin to practice: acceptance, non-judgment, non-attachment, presence, compassion... and the big one - forgiveness. EXTRA CREDIT: ENJOY the process... yes, all of it. I am always surprised at how quickly my inner state (and therefore my mind) can shift when I am willing to enjoy life. I become re-energized, enthusiastic, and see opportunity everywhere! >>>Begin Your Journey Today  "What you do speaks so loudly I can't hear what you say."
Lately I've been having a lot of conversations about love. Self Love. Relationship Love. Work Love. Body Love. World Love. The list is infinite and it always starts with self love. The more we practice self love, the more love (and patience, compassion, joy) we have to give others. What is self love? It's many things. Examples include speaking kindly to ourself, listening to our needs and taking action on them, being patient with all that is unresolved in our heart.. When I am truly loving myself, I am happiest. Why? Loving myself fills me up and I have SO much more love to give to others. When I am giving love to others, I am happy. Especially during busy and trying times, one of the greatest tools we have is the ability to love ourself and extend that love to others. It's really one of the only things we can control. The theme that runs through everything above is the reminder that love is a verb. It's a doing beyond words. It's action. Love is taking consistent action. It's the doing as well as the saying. What am I doing right now to show love? A few things. Writing this. Giving myself a yoga break soon. Cooking a healthy meal after. Telling someone I love how much I appreciate them. Bringing more yoga and consciousness to my community through teaching. All of this is LOVE in ACTION that comes from my heart. What can you do right now to show love to yourself, your loved ones, your community? >>>Tell Me Here, XO Stephanie  "You need not leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. You need not even listen, simply wait. You need not even wait, just learn to become quiet, and still, and solitary. The world will freely offer itself to you to be unmasked. It has no choice; it will roll in ecstasy at your feet." -Franz Kafka
Some of the happiest people I know take time daily to be still. It's simply part of their daily self care habits. Daily meaning everyday...not when we "feel" like it or have the "time". Why Does Stillness Matter? In stillness lives your connection to yourself, your desires...your truth. In stillness lies your connection to pure potential and the creativity of the universe of which we are a part. Stillness practiced consistently, over time, creates incredible inner movement. Inner movement generates and attracts outer movement. In fact, the more still we become, the more things move "on their own" to support exactly what we need/want/desire.. without having to put forth as much effort. Magic? Maybe. More like magnetism. How do we become still? A few ways: 1. Disconnect from all tech including book reading, listening to music, and watching TV for a period of time. 2. Walk in nature, in silence. 3. Practice Non Judgement to quiet the noisy labeling, analytical mind. 4. Silent Meditation ... one of our favorites >>>Meditation Benefits >>>Book Meditation Session |
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