Guiding Light with Jill Rooks: Daily Summaries Delivered

No. 31 A place you can always come to

No. 30 Peace

No. 29 So far to go, but look how far we have come

No. 28 Imperfect and doing it anyway

“Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.” Every once in a while I have to remind myself and the people in classes I teach that the fact that we are present and trying goes a long way. Showing up, doing our best, learning something along the way will always yield something that not-showing-up could ever do. Embrace the messy and the beautiful and the process. It is life.

No. 27 Just breathe

No. 26 The Waterfall

Sharing a few reminders about what meditation is and thoughts on the practice before dropping into the body scan / visualization of this practice. Accepting each experience as unique, and approached with the concept of “expect nothing, gain everything” (Buddha saying). This guided experience travels through elements of the body in some cases referring to textures and sensations of the spine and organs. it will all feel familiar for anyone in tune with the structure and anatomy, but could be more descriptive than what some people might be used to. Enjoy the journey and as always, please reach out with any feedback.

No. 25 Buoyant heart

This episode comes post-yoga-class-feelings-of-contentment, called Santosha in the yogic tradition. It includes a touch of the meditations that take place in that state of Santosha. Our human connection and the language of the heart as an energy that can be shared are discovered and remind us of our contract with life, our own and all beings.

No. 24 Tune in

It’s simpler than we think. The ability to tune in to ourselves, our wiring, and our frequency is there for all of us, the hard part is the practice. When we get out of tune and off sync with our inner nature, it’s easy to lose track. The simple thing to do is to get back on track. The simplicity is what makes it hard. Seeing up close for myself and perhaps you have encountered experiences as well with people you care about, getting out of tune can lead to painful outcomes. It’s a spiral that can quickly go downhill. My hope is that this practice of slowing down and reconnecting, simple breathing and calming can help bring us back to ourselves.