Everyday Mindfulness

Hello,

I'm Karen and I am truly am happy I found this place where I can come to find peace and calm. I've been looking for you all my life.

I have meditated on and off since I was a teenager but it seems just when I get grounded and feel good about my life I forget where that came from , get busy and stop meditating. Sometimes it takes me years to remember and begin again.

It's great to know there's a place I can go, ask questions or seek solace.

As I begin again I look forward to the many helpful posts by humans for humans.

My goal now is to stay in the moment and listen to the birds sing their morning songs. I have a chronic illness which has forced me to slow down. I have been fighting it to no avail and decided since that wasn't working maybe I should try something else. (That only took 10 years... )

Because of my monkey mind I am starting back up with guided meditation as it seems to be the only way to focus right now.

I just want to thank you for creating a place where I can be reminded that being human is being human.

Thanks again,
KarenL

Hello Karen,

A very warm welcome, this is a lovely forum and you'll get great support and help.

I have been forced to slow right down too, by chronic illness. The little things in life that I didn't tend to notice have now become real treats.

It's nice to have you here.

Hello KarenL,
A very warm welcome to you.
As Happyogababe says, this is a very friendly, welcoming site so please feel free to make yourself at home here. We're always happy to help or advise in whatever way we can.
All good things,
Jon

Hi, Karen.

I too have a chronic illness, so you'll find plenty of people here in your boat.

Your post has made me smile, for it is the exact reason that I set up this forum.

“When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready... The teacher will Disappear.” ~ Lao Tzu

Well, Gareth, I guess the student is ready because you all have appeared.

Thanks for your positive opening post, Karen.
Good luck!
Peter