Go slower than the river

“Go slower than the river”, this is my inspiration for 2019.

After a 2 day silent retreat, I realized that I can slow down time.

The retreat facilitator shared, “In whitewater rafting, there are times when you paddle like crazy to avoid capsizing but most of the time you get through by going a bit slower than the river.”

The buzzword these days is depression.

I think it’s because everyone’s paddling like crazy in this fast paced world.  That’s not sustainable!  Either you get a heart attack midway or you get crazy.

“Get out of this old world”, my Teacher in meditation always tell me.

For me that means,

1.     Rising earlier than the sun to sit in silence and 

        ground myself

2.     Taking pauses during the day to reconnect to my truth

3.     Pursuing projects which are meaningful to me

4.     Connecting to others with love and compassion

5.     Ending the day with gratitude

This year, I will take really good care of myself.  And so, I will go slower than the river.

What's your inspiration for the year?

meditation from Release Your Wings