The Mindful Farmers Daily Diary 317
Good morning everyone and welcome once more to Ballinwillin House Farm, gardens and RetrEat centre on day 27 of our latest lock down. This morning the neighbourhood is cold with the winter freeze but soon we will experience the death of winter and the birth of spring, but also this morning in Ballinwillin we mourn the death and passing of Joe Mulcahy our neighbour, a legend in the music business and a founding member of the famous Maurice Mulcahy Band. A band that gave huge enjoyment to thousands of people worldwide. This morning our prayers are with his family, friends and neighbours. Now destiny calls Joe to a place of music where his trumpet will sound again for all our spiritual enjoyment, where his heart will always remain generous, all heavenly doors will open to his musical light as you now quietly befriend your death and you have no need to fear. You are among your own orchestra in the big band with your pure white suit you are now equal to your destiny and nearer to Earths heart. Rest in peace Joe. Continue to pray, bless and power healing to all who need it and wear your smile.
The Mindful Farmer
Patrick
The Mindful Farmers Daily Diary Day 218
Today I am going to go through a Kindness to yourself meditation. Very often, maybe too often, we find ourselves unreasonably not offering kindness to ourselves in a way we do to others but in reality offering kindness to ourselves in an invaluable practice and one we cannot do too often.
It is Monday morning and the beginning of another week and day 13 of our new lock down. This week will test all of our strengths and especially our mental strength. So for today I am going to go through a Kindness to yourself meditation. Very often, maybe too often, we find ourselves unreasonably not offering kindness to ourselves in a way we do to others but in reality offering kindness to ourselves in an invaluable practice and one we cannot do too often. So why not try the following – sit in a posture you are most comfortable in, alert but relaxed and grounded. Take a few moments to connect with your breath. Go to a place in your body where you feel the breath most strongly and just notice the physical sensations of breathing, remember your breath is your home base and a place to come back to if at any time things get difficult or you lose your way. If you would like to place one hand over your heart and take just a few moments to feel the connection of palm to chest, noticing the sensations of contact, temperature and movement. Now begin repeating the following phrases 1) May I be happy? 2) May I be peaceful? 3) May I be well? Or make up any phrases that best suit you and keep repeating them silently and whatever you notice is simply feedback and acknowledgement of how things are right now. Practice this simple exercise and we will go one step further tomorrow. Continue to pray, bless and send healing to each other and wear your smile.
The Mindful Farmer
Patrick
The Mindful Farmers Daily Diary Day 174
This morning I would like to talk to you about kindness as yesterday I met some very kind and warm people. When people are kind to you , you feel understood and seen. There is no judgement or harshness directed towards you. Kindness is soft and gracious. It requires nothing back for itself and resonates with your soul and heart. Kindness casts a different light, an evening light that has the depth of colour and patience to illuminate what is rich within you.
Good morning everyone and welcome once more to Ballinwillin House Farm and gardens on day 69 out of lock down. This morning I would like to talk to you about kindness as yesterday I met some very kind and warm people. When people are kind to you , you feel understood and seen. There is no judgement or harshness directed towards you. Kindness is soft and gracious. It requires nothing back for itself and resonates with your soul and heart. Kindness casts a different light, an evening light that has the depth of colour and patience to illuminate what is rich within you. All human hope is based on the instinct that at the deepest level, intimate. Kindness holds huge sway. What is lovely and important to remember is that something deep in all our hearts and souls depends on the presence of kindness and it can soothe and heal all within our world. So today show kindness to all around you and who you meet. Continue to pray, bless and send healing to each other and wear that smile.
The Mindful Farmer
Patrick