"Knowing that I am different from the body, I need not neglect the body. It is a vehicle that I use to transact with the world. It is the temple which houses the Pure Self within.” - Adi Shankara

It has been very rainy in Trinidad and Tobago over the past few days and that has led me to reschedule some of the things I had planned to do this week. I could have filled this time with so many other things (there always seems to be things to do whether work or otherwise) but I am leaving it unplanned. I am taking this time to pause.

As I get closer to Friday, my birthday, I feel myself getting quieter inside. I am tuning into my body and observing the aches and pains that exist. I am noticing the flow of my breath. I watch the thoughts that I am having. I am giving myself this day to pause and be with myself.

Today I am thankful for my partner and for whatever good karma I stored up that has put him in my space. There is a sense of ease in being with him and I am able to be easier with myself because of him.

I am thankful for this work that I do and, I find myself generally content. It is a blessing to be able to support people in the way that I do. It is a joy to work with so many elders.

I am thankful for my health, my home and my family. I am thankful for my teachers, my Guru, my guides.

Today feels like just the day to pause, to notice and to give thanks. I hope you join me in doing so!

peace,

Renee Arundhati