Another great Long Island spiritual event! I saw Krishna Das with David Nichtern--NY dharma teacher who I honestly maybe heard 7 years ago but am not sure-- on guitar. I can't believe I didn't readily know who he was, I've heard him during yoga classes a million times, he was recognizable immediately. We chanted lots of sanskrit stuff, some in English, basically praising God. It was ecstatic, some folks were dancing around during the fast chants.
Other spiritual practice of late? I tried Journey Through the Chakras, a holistic practice from Ravi Singh and Ana Brett. Did a great class with my friend Susan, classic Dharma Mittra style that I can only do about 75% of actually. Working on tai chi form fundamentals--the full form broken down--I really have to pay attention now, help! Had a fantastic, amazing retreat with Gloria Taraniya Ambrosia--she's like Lilias Folan, a mature, composed, and vital lady who feels nurturing. It was a tremendous retreat that helped me with meditation. I also heard Sandra Weinberg last week, and she gave a funny, real Dharma Talk--this is also related to New York Insight.
Then, in the spirit of a true "sandwich" retreat, another long weekend with my regular group at Garrison. Love the silence and nature. It's an escape without the escapism. It's tough, there are tears, tiredness. It's worth it.
And my regular teacher gave a class last night on joy, how it's needed for meditation. Indeed, just being with the mind when it's suffering deeply can be way too much. Trying to start Vipassana meditation after 9/11 was ridiculous, I can't believe I tried for so long. I still barely sit, mostly rely on retreats for what I feel is meaningful practice.
Here's to whatever lies ahead in the new year and decade. The flow of chi, reiki, prana...
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