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These are some of the ways that I discovered over the years to help in the midst of a panic storm. Let me know which helps. Hands on body.

Meditation practice allows us to explore our mind and the sensations of our bodies. The goal is to become a better listener and to see things simply as they are. What is the sensation in our hand? What is the mind telling us about what we feel in our hand? In this meditation, explore your … Continue reading "A Quarter Nickel Dime and a Penny: Exploring Little Places"

Hello Search for Joy listeners: It has been a while since we’ve spoken due to my NY Marathon training. Thank you for your patience. In this meditation, we will explore the body more specifically and our reaction to what we think and feel during our meditation. One of the common reactions our mind takes is … Continue reading "“It’s Ok” Meditation (Post NY Marathon)"

You are not your thoughts. You are not your thoughts. We hear that often and yet, our minds are filled with thoughts and our bodies follow our minds. Until, of course, we stop that binary dynamic. Can we do a better job of listening to ourselves? And how do we listen? What do we listen … Continue reading "Listen: A meditation by Gregory Rutchik"

After a brief message about today’s experience, 10 minutes of silence. Return to your body how ever works best for you. I am happy to discuss these methods with you in our one on one, at your convenience.

In our previous sessions – meditating in a loud place – we discussed the importance of being able to take your meditation any where – even into a loud space. Today, we explore going inside, into our bodies to listen for the sound that drives our lives – our heart beat. Can you hear yours?