Beginning Friday, September 22, we will experiment with meeting 1 hour later: 9 am PDT. Let me know if this start time works better for you.The topic of today is aging.My eldest sister recently attained the exalted age of 80 and it's on my mind. Actu...
“What does it feel like to meditate?” I am often asked by those who find it difficult. It is not easy to describe to one who has never experienced it. My Sufi teacher, Adnan, said that it is like trying to describe the sensation of eating a bana...
Obtaining the deeper benefits of meditation takes commitment. It requires both regular practice and a willingness to forego substances that can mess with your meditative state. Did you know that marijuana, caffeine, alcohol, and sugar all interf...
The monkey mind is one of the main obstacles new meditators must face.Monkey mind is the term Eastern spiritual teachers apply to the endless thoughts that stream through our brains. Mind chatter is one of the trade-offs of having a cerebral cortex....
Friday, 4 pm PDT, I am teaching a free master class on how to partner with your body so it supports your life purpose instead of sabotaging it. If this interests you, register HERE. It will be recorded so you can access the replay if you are unable t...
Learning to act from intuition -- from your heart and soul -- is one of the objectives of the Sufi Moving Meditation work. Many of us were taught since childhood to be rational, logical, correct, safe, and perfect in our behavior and decision-ma...
I am resuming my Sufi moving meditation class starting tomorrow, August 11th at 8 am PDT.Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89999494833?pwd=V2pOS28yYUdXM3hkaW1rVWIvSjBUdz09Meeting ID: 899 9949 4833Passcode: SUFII just returned from New Mexico where...
"If you were a dog, what breed would you be?" My coach asked.I thought a moment and was shocked to discover my inner dog was a pit bull. I don't even like the breed. But it's true, once I have committed to a course of action, there are 242 pounds of...
The Sufi moving meditation teaches the art of letting go. I say "art" because it is not always clear when to surrender and when to doggedly preserve. Discernment is necessary. By increasing spiritual intelligences and opening you to the desires of th...
Today I want to talk about chanting. Chanting can be one of the most challenging parts of the Sufi movement meditation class. It is also one of the most powerful.The chants we use are names of God in Arabic. The combination of head movement and rhyth...
