Conversation – 16

Thinking of my family. 😘💕

Merry Christmas Darling
Song by Carpenters

Greeting cards have all been sent
The Christmas rush is through
But I still have one wish to make
A special one for you
Merry Christmas darling
We’re apart that’s true
But I can dream and in my dreams
I’m Christmas-ing with you
Holidays are joyful
There’s always something new
But every day’s a holiday
When I’m near to you
The lights on my tree
I wish you could see
I wish it every day
Logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year, too
I’ve just one wish
On this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you
Logs on the fire
Fill me with desire
To see you and to say
That I wish you Merry Christmas
Happy New Year, too
I’ve just one wish
On this Christmas Eve
I wish I were with you
I wish I were with you
(Merry, merry, merry Christmas)
(Merry Christmas, darling)

Creating Space in the Body

As we move deeper into meditation, the state of our mind expands; thus, allowing us to create more space within our body.

Our minds and bodies are interconnected, and the condition of one affects the condition of the other. This is why meditation is such a powerful tool for healing the body, as powerful as physical therapies. When our minds are cluttered with thoughts, information, and plans, our bodies respond by trying to take action. When the body has a clear directive from the mind, it knows what to do, but a cluttered, unfocused mind creates a confused, tense body. Our muscles tighten up, our breath shortens, and we find ourselves feeling constricted without necessarily knowing why.

When we sit down to meditate, we let our bodies know that it is okay to be still and rest. This is a clear directive from the mind, and the body knows exactly how to respond. Thus, at the very beginning, we have created a sense of clarity for the body and the mind. As we move deeper into meditation, the state of our mind reveals itself, and we have the opportunity to consciously decide to settle it. A meditation teacher pointed out that if you put a cow in a small pen, she acts up and pushes against the boundaries, whereas if you provide her with a large, open space, she will peacefully graze in one spot. In the same way, our thoughts settle down peacefully if we provide them with enough space, and our bodies follow suit.

When we settle down to examine and experience our consciousness, we discover that there are no hard, definable edges. It is a vast, open space in which our thoughts can come and go without making waves, as long as we let them by neither attaching to them nor repressing them. As we see our thoughts come and go, we begin to breathe deeper and more easily, finding that our body is more open to the breath as it relaxes along with the mind. In this way, the space we recognize through meditation creates space in our bodies, allowing for a feeling of lightness and rightness with the world.

@kittengirl,

Happy Holidays and please stay safe. Sending this post out to you and hoping you
and your family are well. 🌹

Cherie,

Blessings to you and yours in S. California you are on my mind. Stay safe. 😘💕

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the burgh. I hope this is a good day for you. 😘💕
No doctor’s appointment today. I am very happy about that. 🤣

Sending hugs to you and Jake. If you are having tea with your mom and sister enjoy
the day. 🌹 I am still doing Christmas decorations everything has to look nice. 💕

@71flowerchild,

Howdy in Texas!! Wish you and yours a great and safe Holiday Season.
Sending Oz hugs and pets to Jewell and Little D. 😘💕

Happy Holidays. 😘

@taci,

Good Morning in California may this be a safe day for you. Taci your state has a lot
going on. I did leave the recipe for Marla’s Drink of the Week. If you go to Buzz here
on HSN they put a lot of interesting foods, clothing and such there. 💕😘

I try to add to the Conversation Thread things people may find fun and interesting.

Taci I hope you can get out and enjoy the view. 😘How is your mom doing? I hope
everyone around her is safe as well.

If you see these beautiful flowers along the trails just smile. 💕😘

@oodiebom,

Good Afternoon in Florida. I hope you are having some fun with your new computer. 😎
I just want it to be easy breezy to set up.

Oz has Sun today and I am happy with that. 😘 Oodie be careful out there.
I know what day tomorrow is and I will add to the Hanukkah Thread more songs.

You were missed yesterday just take it easy. If you get to zoom your family enjoy
it all. 😘💕🌹 No Doctor’s appt for the rest of the week. YAY! 🤣

@ddshoppy,

Happy Holidays in S. California. Be safe and enjoy your day. 🌹

@loaf,

Happy Holidays to you and the family. 🌹💕

This is my day dog looks almost like Poppy. 😘

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