Meditation by candlelight

David et Magalie via ESP

When I was at school we were taught how to meditate, during one lesson in R.E. (it's funny how out of all the lessons I learned at school, this is the one I remember enjoying the most).  

I'm by no means a meditation expert, but I think this is a pretty good jumping off point for those beginning with meditation.

♥ Light a candle.

♥ Sit cross legged in front of it, or however you feel comfortable.

♥ Whilst concentrating on the candle, count your breaths in and out from 1 to 10 (breathe slowly).

♥ As you count do not think any thoughts.  Nothing. Nada.
♥ When you feel your mind wandering, return your attention to the candle. 

♥ It is said that if you reach 10 without any thought at all, you will attain Nirvana.

Harder than it sounds!

September is...

tomhe via ESP

♥ Eating steaming bowls of porridge with cinnamon and crunchy brown sugar

♥ Kicking leaves on the ground

♥ Forest walks in the autumn sun

♥ Buying woolly tights...and hats..and gloves...and scarves

♥ Warming cold hands around a Chai Latte

♥ Baking cakes and eating proper puddings...with custard

♥ Time to read Thomas Hardy novels about sturdy country folk