Walking in the Moment

In my last blog I talked about mindfulness.  I encourage you to try a Walking Meditation. 
Find a place you can walk safely.  It can be outside in a spot special to you or in your yard.  Slowly walk, focusing on your walk a few steps for every in-breath and out-breath.  As you walk you can add a "gatha"... a breath phrase.  Plum Village suggests using one of the following:
     Breathing in “I have arrived”; Breathing out “I am home”
     Breathing in “In the here”; Breathing out “In the now”
     Breathing in “I am solid”; Breathing out “I am free”
     Breathing in “In the ultimate”; Breathing out “I dwell”
Repeat one of the phrases listed above as you walk and breath.
 Also try a  3-beat phrase from a favorite poem or song or prayer or Biblical passage. 
Example:  Breathing in: "Jesus loves me"  breathing out: "this I know:
Here is a longer gatha from Stillwater:
       The mind can go in a thousand directions.
       But on this beautiful path, I walk in peace.   
       With each step, a gentle wind blows.
       With each step, a flower blooms

Hope you enjoy practicing walking meditation!
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