06/09/2025
Of all the tools in my spiritual toolbox, meditation is by far the most powerful. The ability to sit in stillness, quiet the noise, clear the mind, and open myself to whatever God has in store—that’s where real connection begins.
So many people speak, but few truly listen. They don’t listen to others, and they don’t listen to themselves. For me, meditation has become a sacred space to hear that still, inner voice—the one that aligns me with something much bigger than myself. It's where I return when I need clarity, healing, or direction.
When I first started practicing yoga over 20 years ago, I started small, counting my exhales in rounds of twelve. Then I began breathing in unconditional love for myself, and exhaling love for the entire universe, without expecting anything in return. From there, I moved into a beautiful rhythm: inhaling peace, love, and joy from the crown of my head down the spine to my tailbone, and exhaling that same energy back up and out. These simple techniques have helped me reach deeper levels of consciousness and healing than I ever thought possible.
I don’t wish pain or suffering on anyone. I want people to know peace. To feel whole. To reconnect with themselves in the most loving way.
Meditation has become more important to me than even the physical poses of yoga. The asana practice was always meant to prepare the body for stillness—to help us sit comfortably with ourselves. That’s where the real work begins.
If you’ve never tried meditation, I hope this encourages you to give it a try. One minute. Then maybe five. Or perhaps you stay with one. There is no right way—only your way. This practice is yours. No one else can tell you what you need. Only your own inner divine voice knows that truth.
One of my favorite sayings is, “When you pray, you are talking to God. When you meditate, you are listening.”
If you already meditate, I’d love to know what works for you. And if you’re curious but haven’t started, I hope this gives you the gentle nudge you’ve been waiting for.
