Waking Up in the Morning

"Waking up this morning
I smile 24 brand new hours before me.
I vow to live fully in each moment,
and look at beings with eyes of compassion."
 
As we wake up in the morning and open our eyes we may like to recite the above gatha. We can start our day with the happiness of a smile and the aspiration to dedicate ourselves to the path of love and understanding. We are aware that today is a fresh, new day, and we have 24 precious hours to live.

Let us try to get up from bed right away after following three deep breaths to bring ourself into mindfulness. Let us not delay our waking. We may like to sit up and gently massage our head, neck, shoulders, and arms to get your blood circulating. We might like to do a few stretches to loosen our joints and wake up our body. Drinking a cup of warm water is also good for our system first thing in the morning.

Let us wash up or do what we need to before heading towards the meditation hall. Allow ourself enough time so we will not have to rush. Enjoy the dark morning sky. Many stars are twinkling and greeting us. Take deep breaths and enjoy the cool, fresh air. As we walk slowly towards the hall, let the morning fill our being, awakening our body and mind to the joy of a new day.

Do not miss :

10 December 2024 - 19:00 : MPC Book Club
11 December 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
11 December 2024 - 14:00 : Groupe de méditation Ste-Mary-IPCAM
11 December 2024 - 19:00 : Méditation du mercredi soir
12 December 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
12 December 2024 - 19:00 : Thursday evening meditation
13 December 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
14 December 2024 - 8:00 : JPC virtuelle et en personne
15 December 2024 - 8:00 : Méditation du dimanche matin
16 December 2024 - 7:30 : Méditation du matin
Sitting and watching our breath is a wonderful practice, but it is not enough. For transformation to take part, we have to practice mindfulness all day long, not just on our meditation cushion.
- Thich Nhat Hanh