Maria's Summary

I am faltering in maintaining my 5 minute practice. I find it hard to have quiet time when my heart and mind are totally at peace. These days, I find myself without much time alone, and when my baby son is finally asleep and I am finally alone, I can't relax into the meditation as my ears are actively listening for any stirring from the baby's room. This though is still an excuse. I have to make a stronger commitment to practice.

This week, I have notice increase stress level, decrease clarity and calm, increase distraction and thoughts with the decline in practice.  For me, this week is all about struggling in daily life stuff and noticing what my mind is up to. When I got upset, stressed or worried over some matter, I tried to really look at what was happening and be reminded that all is held and included in the "all is complete" picture.