Gratitude

A harmonized mind produces harmony in this world of seeming discord.
~Paramahansa Yogananda

Many of us today are facing incredible challenges, some very great, this week and into the future. The fires in northern California have taken a toll on all of us, even for those whose homes are still safe. Meditation can lead us back to the inner peace at the core of who we are. If you are having trouble meditating, just sitting in the silence to start each day can change the way we react to events. If you can meditate, do so as deeply as possible. If you feel you can't meditate, begin each day in a time of silence. Just sit. If even if this seems difficult, just take some time each day to offer gratitude for the gifts you have. These meditation moments will give you some peace of mind and you will be able to offer that quiet peacefulness to those around you.  We all need this now.