Day One of 28- Day Challenge. Staying on the Cushion: 7 Minutes, 7 Hours, or 7 weeks?
In comparison to east coast folks (who may now be starting the second day of their 28-day mindfulness challenge), for me at 11:15 pm in southern California on February 1, 2013, it is still day one of what I refer to as the official "Salzberg Challenge".
I
sat for 7 minutes this morning before leaving for the office. That's
right, seven minutes. But, at the office I managed to comfortably sit for eight hours compassionately listening to my clients. My hope in making this 28-day
commitment is to extend to myself what I so
readily give to others. Compassionate presence to oneself through the simple act of sitting in silence and
breathing. I want to be open to exploring where this exercise takes me.
Guess I have a way to go in staying on the
cushion. Yep, day one here, and I got bucked off way too soon. Metta to all who are joining with me in this online experience. And
a big thanks to Sharon for her inspiring talk last Sunday in Santa
Monica. Sharon, once I walked with you; now, I will sit with you. And, through this blog I'll invite others to join us.
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