Maria's Summary

This week, I am concentrating on being present and living in the moment, just feeling each moment in my body, feeling the aliveness throbbing within, diving deeply into the intensity that is only available in the present. I am also practicing more with the breath this week, drinking in each breath and each moment, tasting each inhalation as it comes, comes, comes and exhalation as it goes, goes, and goes.  Concentrating on the breath is easy when alone but when I am interacting with other people or busily doing chores, I tend to forget it altogether.

As I continue to be challenged by personal issues, I am reminded that I still don't get it. Every time I get fully caught up in my emotions and can't even begin to stay aware, I know I have to practice more! Although I have to say, this week, I notice that I am able to see more of what I am up to. Just to know that I am upset has enabled me to get back into balance more quickly, although not quickly enough.