I just realized that I should have chosen a better title for this post because I don’t really feel that it’s the end. It may be the end of the book, the end of this series, but it’s only the beginning of a lifetime of living authentically and mindfully.
Over the past 8 weeks, we’ve learned how to be self-aware, present in the moment, to bear witness to what we feel, and to communicate honestly. We’ve learned to love ourselves just as much as we love others. We’ve learned to approach things as if for the first time, without judgment, which will help us to connect with others and be more understanding and compassionate. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is how to set my intentions for meditation, ask meaningful questions about who I really am and what it is that I truly want, then listening patiently in silence.
In her conclusion, Sarah reminds us that meditation is not “an escape from your real life or responsibilities”, it is “a tool to help you navigate your life in a responsive and mindful way.” In other words, let’s use meditation as a means to meet life with a different mindset and to improve our well-being every day. She also says that she has a credo to help her remind herself of her transformation and stay the course: Faith, Patience, and Grace. I’m not sure what my credo is yet, but I’m thinking it’s something like Compassion, Patience, Authenticity, and Peace. Interestingly enough, as I look at the first letters of these words I notice that they are CPAP, which is a breathing apparatus. LOL So maybe that’s my cue: breathe. Meditate. Breathe. And compassion, patience, authenticity, and peace will result.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed the last several weeks and have been able to find the lessons that mean the most to you and make the biggest impact on your life. I would love to know how this experience has helped you. My sincere wish for you is that you will continue to meditate, grow, and find meaning in your life.
Enjoy the journey . . .
The information and exercises listed above are from Sarah McLean’s book “Soul-Centered: Transform Your Life in 8 Weeks with Meditation”. I have done my best to accurately quote Sarah as well as to adequately paraphrase and express my own thoughts regarding the information in her book.
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