Dear Breathers,
I had the oddest morning. I was walking in the city, in an area I visit very rarely. My phone was in my hand and I was following Google Maps in search of a store to buy some items for the upcoming retreats. I was a bit lost, yet enjoying myself. I put my phone away and decided to turn a corner, and when I did I felt my whole system slow down, it was weird and matrix like. In my body I could feel a twenty-seven year old me in my legs, and she was telling me that three doors down was where I bought my wedding dress. I couldn’t believe it. I walked and I counted…one, two, three… Oh my. I faced the shop and looked up to the second floor. Yes. This was it. I bought my dress in Monastiraki?
I recalled being taken to shops by Greek friends I have long since lost touch with, but I honestly had no idea it was here until this moment. I turned and looked across the street. Yes, this is where I bought my veil. I have to admit, I pulled out my phone and photographed the shops. They somehow feel even more raw to me than the photo above, so I will keep them to myself.
Just a few hours ago, I did a breathing meditation. And there she was again. She was pure hope. Many times I have thought of her and shook my head at her naivety and shamed her, yet now I was sitting at her feet being told stories of her power. She showed me that even if the story she hoped for failed, it birthed incredible life and new hopes not only for me but for others who knew me. (I will tell you more about that tomorrow)
She also showed me the eyes of people I loved when they were hopeful. Their energy seemed to hold this immunity.
Have you ever embraced hope like that? I think we sometimes think the fact that it doesn’t always turn out the way we wanted, means we should limit hopefulness.
Yet what would my life be without this hopeful girl above?
Hope makes us braver.
Let's breathe consciously for thirty minutes and follow with a third eye meditation for another ten minutes.
It's a good idea to have your journal nearby, as you may want to write down some insights when you finish. It's also nice to have a candle or two lit, a glass of water, or tea, a pillow, and a blanket (you will be lying down). On the zoom screen, you have the choice to keep your camera on or off. Do what feels best for you. This is about you creating a practice space that feels extra special.
Below is your invitation to the Breathing Meditation. Please share it freely, all are welcome.
With Love,
Lucy
