Tag Archives: meditation

#100: Participate in a Tricycle online retreat

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Stef

I began meditating in earnest back in October 2009. I had spent the previous eighteen months working on some personal issues, and had arrived at a point where I was in a better spot, but still in need of self-care. … Continue reading →

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Beyond 101: Go on a wellness vacation

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Stef

For many, many years, I have fantasized about going on a spa vacation somewhere.  Spending a week or so sitting on a chaise in a plush white robe, getting my feet massaged while eating bon bons, looking at gorgeous views while … Continue reading →

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Puppy love

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Stef

I participate in a meditation community where members share brief stories via email about how their practice is going.  It’s a way for the individual doing the sharing to delve deeper into his/her practice, and a way for people receiving … Continue reading →

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#14: Participate in a drumming event

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Stef

One of my earliest musical memories is of me sitting next to my mom on a blanket at an evening outdoor concert, watching a full symphony orchestra perform spirited works like “The William Tell Overture”. I remember feeling the ‘cannon’ … Continue reading →

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Day in the life

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Stef

I was all set to attend a meditation retreat today, yet as I drove to the center where the session was to occur, I encountered road construction.  The freeway that was supposed to take me to my desired location was … Continue reading →

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#72: Attend a Quaker Friends meeting

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Stef

I’m a seeker.  Even as a small child, I felt a longing in my soul for a connection to something deeper than what I saw in my day-to-day life.  I had a fantastic childhood, and I have an amazing family, … Continue reading →

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Progress in plain view

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Stef

I spent the day at a Buddhist meditation/12-step recovery workshop hybrid.  The facilitator provided several dharma talks during our time together, led us in multiple guided meditations, and had us engage in a few mindful speaking/mindful listening exercises. One of … Continue reading →

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#62: Get an acupuncture treatment

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Stef

I try to be a very open-minded individual – yet I admit that in some domains, I hold “traditional” (outdated? biased?) views. For example, whenever I hear the word ‘doctor’ I immediately think of a white man, and any time … Continue reading →

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Retreat photos

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Stef

Howdy everyone!  I’m back from my most recent retreat, and will write a post later this week (when I have more time) debriefing some of my experience.  In the meantime, below are a few pictures of the retreat center that … Continue reading →

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Quick PSA

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Stef

Hi everyone, I’m going to be at a meditation retreat for the next several days, so I’m going to ‘off the grid’ as far as blogging, email, and technology are concerned. I should be back to the blog sometime in … Continue reading →

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