PRACTICES

Contemplating the sky is a central metaphor and guided meditation practice taught by Tara Brach to cultivate loving awareness. This practice helps us shift from a narrow, ego-centered existence to a vast, open awareness that allows all emotions and thoughts to pass through with less clinging or resistance.  Core Principles of "Sky-Like Mind" and Guided Practice Vastness and Space: Imagine your mind as the clear, expansive blue sky, with thoughts, feelings, and sensations ap

Hail to you, Osiris, Lord of eternity, Whose heart is calm amidst the chaos of the world. You who have passed through the trials of death and rebirth, Teach us the secrets of serenity and inner balance. Grant us the strength to navigate life's challenges, And the wisdom to find peace amidst the storms. May our hearts be as light as a feather, Free from the burdens that weigh us down. O Ptah, creator and sustainer of all things, Guide us on the path of Ma'at, the divine order.

Great Mystery, teach me how to trust my heart, my mind, my intuition, my inner knowing, the senses of my body, the blessings of my spirit. Teach me to trust these things so that I may enter my Sacred Space and love beyond my fear, and thus Walk in Balance with the passing of each glorious Sun . A timeless prayer. We can chant daily. The Soul Essent Coaching Tradition is a pathway to self-trust at the deepest level. Serving your greatest good and greatest growth under the glo

Yesterday, I read Buddhist teacher Jack Kornfield's simple mantra to relieve our suffering minds in the moment. When we want something, are triggered, think we need to be "fixed", or are trying to figure things out, repeat these two words: LET GO I've studied ancient spiritual texts and human potential books, gone on silent retreat, done breathwork and held my breath, talked things out, done sweat lodges, practiced Ngondro, studied neuroscience, chanted mantras, tried to save

During difficult times, love, kindness, and truth are acts of resistance and personal freedom. We can befriend what grips us. Practice mind taming techniques. Look for experienced and caring assistance. Cultivate a wise heart that can hold it all and be with it, as it is. Act from generosity and mutual care. Take a little time to smell the roses.

What if what's got you baffled, anxious, mad, or miserable (straw) becomes a lifelong practice opportunity for greater understanding, reverence, and self-compassion (gold)? I'm not talking about self-improvement. But, rather, about making the choice to step back, breathe, notice, and release our grip on how things are supposed to be. In doing so, no matter how difficult, grace, ease, and love have space to emerge and lead the way. For example: One client, a hospice nurse, was