Every time I get afraid, think too far ahead, worry about how the bills will get paid, the old brain kicks in. It takes over like a run away train, jumping off the rails and falling again to move ahead anyway. Life has its secret combination. I believe that to be tcb as Elvis used to say "Takin Care of Business" or the taking care of the relative as my teacher Khentrul Rinpoche speaks of. Then there is the heart/mind. The all knowing conscious other reality. When I stop and stand back to watch my breath when I think too much I notice I am not breathing, just short little shallow breaths to get through. My brain has become a monster, creating stress, tension lack of clarity and above all panic.
This is when we need to stop, slow down and breath, tongue behind teeth, mouth slightly open with long deep breaths. Rest and drop the shoulders, align to a straight spine and just become conscious of your breath. I am not going into any mantra recitation here. Lets just keep it simple.
Think about the challenge at hand and relax. Action is important, however trust is imperative. Take refuge in your all self knowing knowledge that all will be as it should be. There is the relative and the absolute. Finding a way to utilize both is the way to go.
While I am at my computer I make sure I am comfortable, have plants and ground the wires with large stones. Light a small candle and use some unobtrusive essential oils to calm. Get up and stretch, go for a walk and if you pray ...remember to take refuge. Just sit and feel your own self knowing true nature. Once you return to a sense of calm then go back to what you we were doing.
If you are interested in meditation please join us Mondays at Katog Tingzin Ling www.katogtingzinling.com
Breath and welcome every challenge with trust and the hard work that must accompany.
Have a gorgeous day and stay tuned for my Valentine's day specials <3
Karina
