I heard a saying a long time ago: when you pray, you ask; when you meditate, you listen. I don't live in a culture that has taught me this helpful skill, so as an adult I have needed to learn how to quiet myself, how to slow down my often-busy mind. Like any skill, this one requires practice. And since my mind likes to be busy, this one requires a lot of practice!
My yoga teacher ends each class with a ten minute shvasana, also called the 'corpse pose,' a pose that requires me to lie on my back with eyes closed. She says that this is one of the hardest poses for many of her students -- to commit to stillness.
Every time I meditate, I am present with where I am right here, right now. And, it is in the present that manifestation occurs. Skilled Receivers know how to be present and therefore know how to manifest their dreams and desires. I am starting a new Receive course this morning for the first time in close to a year. I am excited to return to this work because I strengthen my Receive-muscles each time I teach this course!
Today, I will find time to commit to stillness and meditate so I can strengthen this helpful skill.
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