Tuesday, December 6, 2026

Tuesday, December 6, 2026

The cave you fear to enter 
may hold the light you seek.”
—Rumi

Have you ever closed your eyes and entered an imaginary shrine within? You say, what shrine? So you haven’t. I’ll teach you how to build one. Begin by imagining a space preferably in your heart. Make it a habit to go in there every morning and ask Who am I truly? Once created it will reflect a cozy and comfortable corner in your home. This is your spiritual power spot where you will meditate upon and journal whatsoever is on your heart and mind. Meditating and journaling are two of the five disciplines that makes Writing Meditation Practice. The other three are Reading, Walking, and Creative Activity you enjoy doing.

The purpose of this practice is to connect with your Authentic Self. Once a link is made, what a gift it is to befriend your breath and your True Self! Each morning you sit still in silence and focus on your inhalations and exhalations for ten minutes and then follow a guided meditation. In doing so instead of ruminating the past or fantasizing about the future you feel connected to the present moment with your body, heart and mind. You come alive and are ready for the day!

Begin your day in solitude. . . .
“Last night I begged the Wise One to tell me the secret of the world. 
Gently, gently, he whispered, ‘Be quiet, the secret cannot be spoken, 
it is wrapped in silence.’” —Rumi

. . . and then write in your journal seated at the comfortable space you have selected for yourself. Each day come back to it for the silent breathing followed by journaling two to three page. You have been given the boon of 365 days. Begin with full gusto. Who knows by the end of this year some of you may find the light we all are seeking which Rumi writes about.

It’s a good idea to slow down, reflect and introspect during these winter months, and familiarize yourself with your inner landscape. And if you have been practicing for several years, go deeper within confidently but patiently. Now is the time to ask ourselves: What can I do or change to make my day better? What do I have that I love and cherish? How can I deepen it? What can I learn that will help me keep growing?