Way to Be

Way to Be

This is a book I’ve had for a long time.  I bought it because I have met the author, Tejpal, several times when I’ve been lucky enough to spend some time at the Miraval Resort in Tucson.
You know how you buy a book because you like the author, but then you think you probably don’t really need to read it, because buying it way more about supporting them?
Then, the day comes when you think, let’s just take a look.
Each brief chapter describes a way to BE – Be Cool, Be Disciplined, Be Less – but the explanations aren’t what you might expect.
Each chapter also has a journal prompt, a meditation and breathing exercise, and a suggested action, so it works well as kind of a daily or weekly devotional.
Help, Thanks, Wow

Help, Thanks, Wow

The title of this post is taken from Anne Lamott’s book of the same name. I’ve pretty much separated my meditation practice from any specific religious practice. Having said that, sometimes when I am sitting with my thoughts I find myself talking to someone or something out there. I don’t trouble myself too much over who I’m talking to, and I don’t label it as prayer, I just let it be. Now Anne Lamott does call it prayer, and it’s the prayer she believes most. Ask for help, say thanks for what you have, and don’t forget to celebrate.