Spring Mindfulness Retreat April 28, 2018

Oh loves! Hearts sing in anticipation of this year's Spring Retreat! So much so, that a poem has been born...but, before we go off to the Ultimate dimension, the Historical calls: remember to bring a cup, bowl, utensil, napkin and anything else you may need for your absolute comfort (in the afternoon, after our Vegan Potluck, a Deep Relaxation spring lullaby will be offered, so perhaps a mat for stretching out). Here is the Facebook Events Link for more information. And now, the Spring Ultimate calls....

Snow Kissed
©2018 Karla Johnston, InnerConstellation.com

Standing Sun Salutation when in the peripheral I see, 

powder puff,
airborne,
let go the evergreen tree.
Wet diamonds float...
greet sun-warmed skin.
Buzz in my center,
I am a bee:   
chocolate fur face
sprinkled with yellow,
glowing
glee.

Dear Hearts,
drink-in Spring Tahoe Pollen,
be snow kissed
and free!   

Bodhicitta ~ Mind of Love

April theme of “Cultivate,” has me pondering the Sanskrit word, “Bodhicitta,” which literally translates as awakening mind. Bodhicitta is a deep felt desire to water and perpetuate seeds of goodness. In essence, one is cultivating a mind of love. What’s interesting about Bodhicitta is that life experience becomes the vehicle for waking up and fulfilling our longing for goodness. Whatever happens in the course of the day IS the ground to be worked with, coming back, continuously back, to cultivating a mind of love. Mind of love becomes our top priority above all else. When we can practice in this way, our suffering and the suffering of others is immediately reduced. Decisions are no longer about me, or even the other person, but about higher ideals ~ seeds that we water, cultivate, grow and embody: love, peace, respect, dignity….

Cultivate

Early morning walk,
Spring Earth hums
beneath soles of feet.
Tahoe snow permeates grateful soil,
As one question cajoles, repeats ~
“What are your seeds, Little Flower?”

©2018 Karla Johnston, InnerConstellation.com