21st March 2020
This was our first meet up in the Virtual room
We reflected on the way things are now;
We recognised each other and the connections between ourselves;
Then we all practised the Sitting Meditation.
and had tea …
It is a word @Michelle 😊
This was the first time we met up in the virtual space.
It worked really well and I encourage you to have a go at setting up your connection to the virtual room.
We all reflected on the way the world has changed since the dawn of the COVID – 19 virus. It is starting to sink in to ourselves, our local community and the world at large that this is going to be a transformational period in our stories.
We have seen examples of this and shared them with each other. By hearing these stories we recognised our own suffering and the suffering of the members of this community. It was not a sad meeting but one characterised by hope and solidarity.
We practised the sitting meditation. I personally felt that although it was the furthest I had been from the group in space, it was one of the most connected experiences I have had since the Empty Meadow project started.
It is hard to put into words the direct experience of the practice. It is often said that this awareness transcends words and yet is so obvious to the practitioner and easily recognised in others who follow the path.
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Next week I am going to be hosting a ‘Starting to Meditate‘ class in the virtual room.
Each day we will be looking at some detail in each step of the sitting meditation.
If you want to refresh your knowledge or you are just starting out then please join us.
Even if you are just stuck at home you could put us on in the background like a radio 📻
In this challenging time it might be helpful to use the virtual meeting place to stay connected. Some of the community live alone and the experience of isolation can bring suffering.
We agreed that it would be helpful to host a meeting in the evening that would be quite informal just to stay in touch.
We can do a guided practice if it is helpful – depends on who is there.
Followed by the 4th, 11th, 18th April
If you have enjoyed meditating as a group, tell your friends.
Everyone is most welcome.
