How I Spent My Lunch Hour...

So I decided to go for a walk today on my lunch break. The weather was clear and I'm slowly getting back into a routine of taking regular walks.

I work downtown Portland and while walking through the PSU campus, I noticed a sign on the campus church marquee that read "Labyrinth Meditation." Cool! I have ALWAYS wanted to try this...even before I learned to meditate!!! :-)

Even though it took me off course of my walk (oh darn!), I decided to step inside and check it out. It turned out to be a very uplifting and renewing experience. Exactly what I needed and I just gotta tell you...I completely trust that it was the Universe watching out for me. I haven't been very committed to my meditation practice lately and after losing Tommy, I was feeling like I needed to get back to it. Seeing the marquee was like the welcoming door, slightly ajar, just waiting for me. All I had to do was recognize it was for me and walk through it.

If you've been curious about this, I highly recommend it. To find a Labyrinth near you, try this link!

I was also catching up on my DailyOms and read through this one yesterday. This is a big "wow!" for me because, well, I have never been one to deny myself tears. I am very good at completely giving in. It's comforting to know this is absolutely a process and there are lessons to be learned even through deep sadness. It's not just learning that one can never have too many Kleenex boxes in the house. :-)

Hugs to you for your kindness, thoughfulness, and love you've shared with me these past few days. I am grateful for you, dear friends.

Comments

[Lilli]

I've heard that the best way to deal with grief is to be with it when it comes. That is when you will get the most spiritual support. Those that try to escape the tears end up having to deal with the pain eventually, often wasting a lot of time in diminishing the quality of their lives.

I know that's not your way, though. You're an emotional savant :)

Glad you found some meaningful meditation time

[Simone]

Ohh, my sweet Shelster....I didn't read your blog last night, and had I, I would have known about Tommy's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember him from my visit there, and yes, he definitely was an equal opportunity lap cat. I know you will have lots of loving memories of him but you should know, that he was one very lucky cat, to have been with his family for so many years, and to be so loved and cared for. I wish all cats could say such a thing.

I know finding the labyrinth was no "accident". It was meant for you to find. The peace we all seek lies within us, we just have to learn how to allow it to be an active part of us. (I'm speaking to myself now). Now where did I put that box of Kleenex???........

[Leslie M]

Awwww, Michelle, I'm so sorry about Tommy. It sounds like he had a good long life, but that doesn't make it any easier to let them go. I'm glad you found peace in the Labyrinth and the DailyOm.

A & S was a blast, and yes, I am going to Portland in October! See you there?

xo

[tricia]

i absolutely believe in being guided by the universe. i love how it looks out for us, and am often looking up, going, "Thank you Universe!"I really am.

[elise]

i've heard amazing things about labyrinth...

i have also renewed my devotion to my meditation practice since Morris was killed...mainly to help move me through the phases of grieving...i hit resistance quite easily and i need all the support i can get.

thank you for sharing your loss with us...i need the support of others that are traveling this road..it helps give space to the pain and fear.

love,

elise