Though I practice Yoga regularly (which is a form of meditation in motion), I've recently gotten away from incorporating a daily meditation practice. Since beginning Yoga over four years ago, I've had some form of meditation practice off and on in my life. To me, meditation means clarity, direction and listening. When our mind becomes quiet, either through meditation or Yoga, we begin to be able to hear the clearly distinct voice of Truth within us. Some may call this voice our Higher Self, others may refer to it as God.

How is it that we can get away from things we know are not just good for us, but exceptional for our body, mind and spirit? If you were handed a box, and on it, it said "Clarity, Health, Well-Being", and there was just one simple direction..."Sit for 10 minutes each day and be still" or "Eat healthy foods", would you open the box and follow the directions?

As I was driving to teach a Yoga class last night, my Service Engine Soon light came on in my car...

I immediately thought, "I've got to get this looked at and figure out what's going on." Then, I realized the Service Engine light inside of me is on everyday of my life. Everyday, it is important for me to take a look at myself and get clear about what's going on with me. When we take time to take care of our own "engine", it helps us to move in the direction that's best for us. See, I've experienced the profound benefits of meditation. I've tasted the treasure, and yet, I still feel challenged to keep a regular practice.

Everything I am currently doing in my life is because of guidance I received through meditation. A couple of years ago, after completing a Yoga practice and lying in Savasana, I heard the guidance of "hands-on-healing" (meaning massage) very distinctly and loudly from within my Being. Two short months later I was enrolled in a class to learn Thai Yoga Massage and have now been practicing it for over 2 years. Before I heard this guidance, I would never have decided to learn massage. The fact is I love giving massage and this gift has allowed me to give it to and connect to so many people.

I write this blog today as an opportunity to let go of what's in my way of having the treasure, which is really my own self. Maybe for you, your box is choosing to put healthy foods in your body, or exercising. Sometimes we just need to talk about it, why we neglect the treasure, even though it's always there waiting for us to receive it. So, I am committing to somehow, someway, getting back into my practice, by just beginning...today. I'll keep you updated on how it goes...and what the treasure reveals...as I take time to take care of the engine within me.Read more