Its the little things....

"What's the point of this little mantra thing that you're doing," she asked?

That's one of the most difficult questions I have been asked. You know the little adage that says, "If you have to ask, you'll never know." It's like explaining snow to a desert nomad: It has to be experienced. But I'm not proselytizing. Not looking to bring any horses to water. I'm just putting it out there.

And although I am emphasizing that you place no expectations upon your meditation practice, I am asking that you be aware (which is somewhat of an oxymoron because awareness is what unfolds for us through the practice of meditation) of subtle changes that you may experience. Just quietly notice like you would a magnificent creature in the deep wood: as too much noise and fanfare might scare it off. In other words, don't look for or attach yourself to any results of your practice.....just notice. Be aware.

You feel happier, more energetic.

Someone that normally irritates you, no longer does.

You become aware of Synchronicity and

greater Intuition....

less anxiety,

you're a little more focused: as in being focused on a goal without there being one...And that feels okay....

And you begin to laugh a bit more often....................................

Four monks decided to meditate silently without speaking for two weeks.

By nightfall on the first day, the candle began to flicker and then went out.

The first monk said, "Oh, no! The candle is out."

The second monk said, "Aren't we not suppose to talk?"

The third monk said, "Why must you two break the silence?"

The fourth monk laughed and said, "Ha! I'm the only one who didn't speak."