I have been on my own personal healing journey for many years now. I have always wanted to become my own "best" version of myself. I have worked through many obstacles, including self-doubt, negative thinking patterns, insecurity, and a basic mistrust in the process of life.

I have now come to a place where I understand that as long as I flow with life, instead of fighting against it, I can be peaceful through any circumstance. Peace is found not when things in life go our way, but when we meet life with a happy acceptance of what is - whatever that may be.

For me, meditation and spiritual practice are providing the foundation that I always longed for. Through my spiritual practice I have accessed the beautiful, boundless spirit inside myself that is alive in us all.

I have been a practicing Buddhist for about one year now, and am finding it a wonderful way to stay grounded in the present, and a way of staying out of my stories about life - past, present, and future. I have attended several meditation retreats at Spirit Rock in Marin county. It is a great way to get back in touch with yourself without all the daily distractions.

Whatever form of healing you are seeking, I hope I can be a part of your process toward walking through your life with ease...

Love and Light.

-May 2007

 

http://www.SpiritRock.org

http://www.Buddhanet.net 

 

Autobiography In Five Short Chapters

I.

I walk down the street, there is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in... I am helpless... It isn't my fault... It takes forever to find a way out.

II.

I walk down the street, there is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend that I don't see it. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place, but it isn't my fault. It still takes a long time to get out.

III.

I walk down the street, there is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I still fall. It is a habit. My eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my fault. I get out immediately.

IV.

I walk down the street, there is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.

V.

I walk down another street.

 

by Portia Nelson