Billie, this gave me a chill this morning. Ever since college, a lifetime ago, my cross country teammates and I would do this practice regularly before meets and long runs. I've kept the practice up since then so that even today, before a race or a long run where I am feeling a little anxiety beforehand, this is such a wonderful practice to bring it all to the present and just be in the moment. Thank you for this, Billie
oh wow. thanks for sharing this! i am hoping equal standing could become a more regular part of a daily meditative practice, it is truly shocking every time i do it how instantly i can feel the internal shift in my own perception of my body and sensation
Yes! Standing on purpose is the first step to living on purpose. I love this so much. I think we sometimes forget how to be in our bodies and actually feel the bones, muscles, tendons doing their jobs. When we do, we feel more awake and present. Thanks for this reminder. And sending so much love and joy your way...for your essay and beyond.
Thank you for this- so timely and perfect. I have been standing intentionally in a metaphorical sense this week, but not in my body. And that kind of sums me up! Which is why I am so very grateful for you and this practice. I am sooooo excited for your essay ! Congratulations!! Cannot wait. More popsicles ready….
i was missing doing the visceral meditations!! so just decided to throw this out there. i have my monday morning students stand for about a full 5 minutes every class and it is amazing to witness the shift from the beginning of that time ton the end. grateful always to share this space with you.
Thank you for this, billie ~ this is not territory I've ventured into for a long time. I have issues with balance. I was delightfully surprised to get through the entire 5 minutes without using the walker to stabilize myself. Next time I practice I'll focus on finding the lightest core engagement that lifts the spine just that little bit. I can carry this into my walking practice. With deep appreciation🙏🙏🙏
you are so welcome <3 thank you for sharing this, i am so honored to have shared that moment with you from afar and glad it is something you can take into your practice
Admittedly, attention is a challenging practice for me (thanks, ADHD) but I've found some practices (meditative walks especially) to be helpful in cultivating. Thank you for this, I appreciate reminders to get back into the body when I'm hypervigilant or dysregulated.
the thing i love most about these practices is that the only requirement is a willingness and desire to try—there is no wrong way to practice attention (imo) as long as we are trying to notice, trying to find our way back to center and begin again when we notice ourselves straying (as we inevitably do).
still hard still frustrating still wildly imperfect, but it is easier when i am gentle with myself and try to remember that this is one of the situations where just trying really truly is the whole thing. xx
Oh how I LOVE ❤️ this. I forget my purpose. To notice it. To be on it. I turned to Yoga just in time to save me from myself.
And yet it is my neural groove to leave ny body & forget.
I remember noticing the difference between the left side & the right. Subtle but there. Noticing is prayer & ecstasy together for me. And still- i forget. I forget.
Thank you - this is great!! Intention is so important. Our bodies are wonders of creation. Taking a few minutes to just BE in them is remarkable.
You are amazing! You have a lot on your plate - sending you all of the best vibes for the new life you’re building and for any and all essays you’re able to create. Kudos and loads of love to you and sweet little Z! 💕💕💕
Thank you for this! as i read the beautiful comments, I start to notice we believe it's always our responsibility to remember to feel and be present. I wonder if this happened as humans shifted to primarily being indoors. I think nature reaches out for us like any relationship. She beckons us to be present and pay attention (kind of like children before they know there's a time and place they'll be responded to). But I tend to go in the house before I get "uncomfortable" and miss half the conversation. I appreciate her through a window, completely eliminating my other senses (except longing, which I think is a sense :) ). I am only outdoors if it's the perfect temperature and I have extra time. And I'm usually busy consuming a podcast. Nature doesn't stop reaching out to me. It's just that I leave her. I leave this teacher that is the very greatest one (that I know) for teaching me bodily presence. The one who always invites me so I don't have to be the one to remember: Move like me, breathe like me, dance like me, roll with my curves, be.
So thank you! And everyone who commented! for reminding me of the possibility of not always being the one responsible to remember, but the one who is simply available and can respond to invitation. Yours or nature's.
Billie, this gave me a chill this morning. Ever since college, a lifetime ago, my cross country teammates and I would do this practice regularly before meets and long runs. I've kept the practice up since then so that even today, before a race or a long run where I am feeling a little anxiety beforehand, this is such a wonderful practice to bring it all to the present and just be in the moment. Thank you for this, Billie
oh wow. thanks for sharing this! i am hoping equal standing could become a more regular part of a daily meditative practice, it is truly shocking every time i do it how instantly i can feel the internal shift in my own perception of my body and sensation
Exactly!
Yes! Standing on purpose is the first step to living on purpose. I love this so much. I think we sometimes forget how to be in our bodies and actually feel the bones, muscles, tendons doing their jobs. When we do, we feel more awake and present. Thanks for this reminder. And sending so much love and joy your way...for your essay and beyond.
<3 <3
Thank you for this- so timely and perfect. I have been standing intentionally in a metaphorical sense this week, but not in my body. And that kind of sums me up! Which is why I am so very grateful for you and this practice. I am sooooo excited for your essay ! Congratulations!! Cannot wait. More popsicles ready….
i was missing doing the visceral meditations!! so just decided to throw this out there. i have my monday morning students stand for about a full 5 minutes every class and it is amazing to witness the shift from the beginning of that time ton the end. grateful always to share this space with you.
Wow- this sounds amazing. And I miss those, too- so thank you thank you. 💜💜💜💜💜
I loved listening to your guided meditation! Namaste B! And here’s some 🔥🔥🔥 for your essay next week! 🙌🏻
oh i am so glad!! thank you for the energy and for being here, always <3
Thank you for this, billie ~ this is not territory I've ventured into for a long time. I have issues with balance. I was delightfully surprised to get through the entire 5 minutes without using the walker to stabilize myself. Next time I practice I'll focus on finding the lightest core engagement that lifts the spine just that little bit. I can carry this into my walking practice. With deep appreciation🙏🙏🙏
you are so welcome <3 thank you for sharing this, i am so honored to have shared that moment with you from afar and glad it is something you can take into your practice
Admittedly, attention is a challenging practice for me (thanks, ADHD) but I've found some practices (meditative walks especially) to be helpful in cultivating. Thank you for this, I appreciate reminders to get back into the body when I'm hypervigilant or dysregulated.
you are so welcome!
the thing i love most about these practices is that the only requirement is a willingness and desire to try—there is no wrong way to practice attention (imo) as long as we are trying to notice, trying to find our way back to center and begin again when we notice ourselves straying (as we inevitably do).
still hard still frustrating still wildly imperfect, but it is easier when i am gentle with myself and try to remember that this is one of the situations where just trying really truly is the whole thing. xx
Oh how I LOVE ❤️ this. I forget my purpose. To notice it. To be on it. I turned to Yoga just in time to save me from myself.
And yet it is my neural groove to leave ny body & forget.
I remember noticing the difference between the left side & the right. Subtle but there. Noticing is prayer & ecstasy together for me. And still- i forget. I forget.
Thank you for this. ♥️
forgetting & beginning again (and again) (and again) is really… the whole thing 🖤
Thank you - this is great!! Intention is so important. Our bodies are wonders of creation. Taking a few minutes to just BE in them is remarkable.
You are amazing! You have a lot on your plate - sending you all of the best vibes for the new life you’re building and for any and all essays you’re able to create. Kudos and loads of love to you and sweet little Z! 💕💕💕
exactly! as remarkable as it is wholly accessible and possible at any moment (even if we forget that part sometimes)
Thank you for this! as i read the beautiful comments, I start to notice we believe it's always our responsibility to remember to feel and be present. I wonder if this happened as humans shifted to primarily being indoors. I think nature reaches out for us like any relationship. She beckons us to be present and pay attention (kind of like children before they know there's a time and place they'll be responded to). But I tend to go in the house before I get "uncomfortable" and miss half the conversation. I appreciate her through a window, completely eliminating my other senses (except longing, which I think is a sense :) ). I am only outdoors if it's the perfect temperature and I have extra time. And I'm usually busy consuming a podcast. Nature doesn't stop reaching out to me. It's just that I leave her. I leave this teacher that is the very greatest one (that I know) for teaching me bodily presence. The one who always invites me so I don't have to be the one to remember: Move like me, breathe like me, dance like me, roll with my curves, be.
So thank you! And everyone who commented! for reminding me of the possibility of not always being the one responsible to remember, but the one who is simply available and can respond to invitation. Yours or nature's.