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I shared a really wonderful walk this morning with

I shared a really wonderful walk this morning with a friend .. exploring a new winding path along the beach cliffs. On a perfect Spring day.⁣
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Having this heightened sense of ‘newness’ brought a greater sense of curiosity .. and that leads to greater mindfulness.⁣
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So much to see and smell and touch .. I’ve shared a few glorious pictures on my Stories as the water was super still like a mirror!⁣
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And it reminded me of this quote by one of my greatest teachers - mostly a teacher through books over twenty years, I’ve only had one opportunity to sit with Lama Das 🙏🏼⁣
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So I came home and shared this quote in my guided meditation recording (today is ‘recording’ day) for #TheSeasonalLounge (my sweet membership group) .. a Five Senses Meditation. ⁣
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Because sometimes we have to be reminded .. to be mindful so that we can truly see and smell the roses in life!⁣
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#SeasonalMindfulness #FiveSensesMeditation #thesenses #listeningmeditation #mindfulawareness #mindfulness #meditation #guidedmeditation #curiosity #beachwalk #justbreathe #betterwithfriends #smelltheroses

⁣Cycles. Rhythms. Tides. Seasons.⁣ ⁣ Did yo

⁣Cycles. Rhythms. Tides. Seasons.⁣
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Did you download the FREE Spring Alive eBook?⁣
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You can subscribe and download The Spring Alive edition NOW .. there are four editions each year!⁣
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In the Spring edition I share a simple Seasonal Breath exercise that invites you to reflect on your present moment energetic ‘season’ through an awareness of the natural rhythm of your breath.⁣
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It’s a very harmonic and balancing breath practice .. the ‘Seasonal Breath’.⁣
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“Since everything in the universe is a form of energy, everything falls within the domain of the Law of Cycles: Sunrise and sunset, the waxing and waning moon, the ebb and flow of tides, and the seasons of the year all reflect this law. It reminds us there is a time for everything under the sun. All things rise and fall.⁣
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.. Each of us has our rhythms. As we find our own rhythm, we take advantage of whatever point of the cycle we find ourselves; we learn to flow in harmony and rhythm with the Law of Cycles.” ~Dan Millman⁣
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#SeasonalMindfulness #meditation #mindfulness #ritual #seasonalwisdom #SeasonalLivingeBooks #onlinemeditation #harmonizing #qigong #yoga #mindfulmovement #mindbodyspirit #meditationteacher #mindfulnesscoach @quietmindmeditation @seasonalmindfulness #theSeasonalLounge

Ahhhh .. bliss! This morning I shared the Four Ste

Ahhhh .. bliss! This morning I shared the Four Steps meditation which is a simple guided method (think: map) for those new to meditation.⁣
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Did you join in?⁣
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Just like a deep exhalation, these Wednesday morning sessions are always so restful and a delight to share.⁣
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If you would like to listen to the recording you can come over to the private Facebook page /QuietMindMidWeek where I store all the LIVE meditations.⁣
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and .. JOIN ME each Wednesday at 9am on Insta Live!⁣
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#meditation #guidedmeditation #onlinecommunity #mindfulness #breath #mantra #FourStepsMeditation #effortlessmeditation #findingpeace #PauseRestRefresh ⁣
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This week in the Seasonal Lounge our focus is on o

This week in the Seasonal Lounge our focus is on our Sense of SIGHT as a gateway to meditation.⁣
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Often we miss truly seeing, or hearing, because our tendency is to filter life through our mind .. which means that we miss the more subtle present moment experiences that are arising in our thoughts, sensations or emotions or the purity of seeing or hearing.⁣
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In the Seasonal Lounge this week we looked at what to do with the eyes in meditation.⁣
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Traditional instruction might suggest eyes open, but really this is more ‘capped’ (about 1/3rd open), which reduces visual input but keeps us from daydreaming or fantasising. ⁣
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Open eyes also aligns nicely with our intention to live mindfully and with meditative awareness when out in the world – when our eyes are always open – and so we learn and practice this intention in our meditation.⁣
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Outside of traditional techniques and teachings, I encourage you to try both – eyes open and eyes closed – and cultivate the ability to meditate either way because then you will have the ability to meditate pretty much anywhere, anytime.⁣
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meditative freedom!⁣
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Dudjom Jikdral Yeshe Dorje (1904-1987) was one of Tibet’s foremost yogins, scholars, and meditation master who spent the last decade of his life teaching in the West where he helped establish the Nyingma tradition (Ancient school of Tibetan Buddhism that follows the original translations of the teachings of the Buddha into Tibetan).⁣
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#seasonalmindfulness @seasonalmindfulness #mindfulliving #seasonsoflife #meditation #mindfulness #mantra #sacredrituals #awareness #attention #livingyourbestlife #lifehack #motherearth #dailyliferituals #gratitude #Seasonalwisdom #aligning #mindbodyspirit ⁣#wisewords #meditationinspiration #eyesopen
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You know when you have a sweet intention, or big d

You know when you have a sweet intention, or big dream, that just seems a little too large and out of reach .. you just can’t see the how?⁣
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Well this extended period of isolation and containment has given me a truly wondrous gift and a shining light forward.⁣
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Haha .. what am I talking about?⁣
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Well with time to reflect and dream, and the space to listen and communicate .. I’ve followed little sparks of fresh ideas and gathered all my notes (years and years of notes) and my personal meditation journals, resources that I’ve shared in classes and on retreats .. and found a new home for them. A new online teaching platform.⁣
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Because this is the new world .. and I/we need to find community in new ways and in new forms.⁣
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It’s just the beginning but I’d like to invite you in to my new home .. to explore or stay awhile for the ride ahead.⁣ Link in bio - bit.ly/QuietMindDashboard
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*with a bow to the yang-energy of Spring that has pushed me into this new future under steady blue skies and potentiality of new beginnings ☀️⁣
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#newonlineworld #meditationspace #findingclarity #isolationgifts #isolationgiftsmelbourne #bethepeace #findinghome #meditationresourcesforbeginners #meditationpractice #SpringMindfulness2020 #spaciousness #consciousawareness #yangenergy #rebirth #awakening @quietmindmeditation #sacredonlinespace #wellbeing #lifeskillmeditation #HaveYouMeditated

Feeling happy and content this Monday morning with

Feeling happy and content this Monday morning with an almost ideal morning routine .. cause you try but sometimes (too often) things get in the way.⁣
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But it makes SUCH a difference .. to everything.⁣
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>>Wake with the sun. Gifted a pale pink sky and utter silence.⁣
>>Meditate. My personal practice includes a silent mantra and open awareness. Gifted that essence of ‘all is well’.⁣
>>A lazy spell. Cozy in bed letting thoughts drift and dreams bubble. A little long hand journalling. Tapping (which I haven’t done in ages but felt compelled to). Snoozing just a little.⁣
>>Mindful Movement to wake up my body and shaking practice to energize my insides. Gifted .. that life energy that brings a smile.⁣
>>Open doors and windows. See the big blue sky and smile. Bare feet in grass. Thank you my fig tree you are gorgeous today.
>>Family love-fest. Hellos and hugs. Dog time cuddles. Plans for the day.⁣
>>Cease the moment .. off for a beachside walk with daughter and dog. Fresh air. #SpringMindfulness2020 practice (pausing time take a photo and giving thanks).⁣
>>Coffee!! On the deck I’m the sunshine.⁣
>>Read lovely emails and review the three tops things to get done today.⁣
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And so Monday is off and running ..⁣
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Do you have an ideal morning ritual?⁣
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#morningritual #sacredrituals #mybestday #meditation #journalling #tappingforgoals #familymoments #dogwalks #beachsidehome #Springgifts #coffeeobsession #qigongpractice #silentmantra #dailywalk #freshair #intentions #atopday #momentsofawe #baysidemelbourne #sandringhamwalks

After a long soft rain all Saturday .. today Sprin

After a long soft rain all Saturday .. today Spring showed her mercurial nature by springing (haha) a beautiful blue sky day!⁣
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Despite what the weather forecast predicted.⁣
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Spring delights in the playfulness of quickly changing moods ... and yet the sapling continues to rapidly grow toward the sun through the power of gentle persistence and flexibility.⁣
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Are you on the Monday Meditation Musing subscriber list?⁣ link in bio.
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Every Monday morning a meditative focus for your week .. this week I share a guided meditation ‘Receiving/Releasing’ for Spring.⁣
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#MondayMeditationMusing #meditationinspiration #meditation #SpringMindfulness2020 #mindfulness ⁣#nurture #wellbeingjourney #selfcare #guidedmeditation #peace #nature #quietmind #receiving #releasing #energywork #bethepeace

Ahh .. a rainy Spring day.⁣ ⁣ The garden is tr

Ahh .. a rainy Spring day.⁣
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The garden is truly glistening and it’s different to a month ago because it’s warm outside!⁣
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A lovely day to do quiet stuff .. read a little, cook something nourishing, chat with a friend, cuddle or snooze.⁣
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I made a soundtrack for my day .. and thought I might share what moved me while enjoying the rain today.⁣
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I love listening to other people’s Spotify playlists .. my yoga teachers or someone that I follow on Instagram .. do you do that? ⁣
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#SpotifyPlaylist #SpringRain2020 #Springsoundscape #gentlesounds #rainmusic #joyfultunes #relaxingmusic #timeout

Go Melbourne!⁣ ⁣ A little encouragement never

Go Melbourne!⁣
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A little encouragement never goes astray and the 12th September was named National Encouragement Day in the US .. “dedicated to uplifting those around us and making a positive impact.”⁣
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Supporting the call to share the gift of #Encouragement!⁣
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Join in the #grabyourchalk campaign to share some positive encouragement .. ⁣
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chalk, tag & post:⁣
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#yougotthismelbourne (& your suburb) #yougotthisaustralia #yougotthisvic⁣ #yougotthisSandringham #yougotthisbaysidemelbourne

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