rebirthing a meditation practice

sunday, i began a six-week journey into learning insight meditation at the beautiful and tranquil dojo of bebe wolfe. although i've had some meditation instruction from my mentor william green, i have never been as consistent with the practice as i would like. you see, meditating is spiritual work. you must be wholly dedicated to it in order to reap the rewarding results. a daily practice is absolutely essential.

as a person who is deeply interested in the spiritual, i believe that meditation is a fundamental tool to discover some sense of clarity and balance. with all the trappings of technology, our daily, never-ending to do list, and our chaotic, obsessive thinking, we must find quiet. it is in this stillness that we gain the repose necessary to stay in the present moment and live fully in the now.

insight meditation allows you to you to become more intimate with your breathe, and thus your life, through sitting and walking mediation. although it is based upon buddhist teachings, it is not religious. no matter what your religious beliefs are, you can incorporate this practice of being "transformed by the renewing your mind".

on my zafu, surrounded by both strange and familiar faces, i sit. the warm glow of the sunlight falling poetically on all twenty of us seekers. we are seeking to find the peace we need to make our world a better place, one breath at a time.

i know that under the wise and caring teachings of rodney, bebe, and katy, i will become more in tune with what i need to be a better jehrod. i have no doubt, this will change my life for good.

what are your thoughts about meditation? are you willing to incorporate it into your life? please feel free to comment.

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