Living and dying with each breath

In this meditation I invite you to explore a profound truth about aging, death, and what it means to truly live.

• Each breath is a complete cycle of life and death—learning to be present with the emptiness after the exhale teaches us to release our grip on life while paradoxically living more fully
• Slowing down is not giving up—it's a deeper form of caring that allows us to be present with what matters most

· The invitation is to stop running and start walking. Feel the pause between breaths. Let death be on your shoulder not as a threat, but as a friend reminding you that this moment—this very moment—is the only one guaranteed.

· How will you choose to live this moment?

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Presence vs. Present Moment

In this mindfulness of breath meditation, I invite to explore the direct experience of the Present Moment and explore the feeling of Presence as energetic all seeing feeling phnomena

Present Moment vs. Presence

· Present moment: Direct sensory experience (feeling breath, body sensations)

· Presence: Spacious awareness that contains experience; consciousness itself

· Presence is connected to the Hebrew word "Havaya" (presence), described as a name for God

I use the Ocean-Wave Metaphor to give you a different reference of reality

· Individuals are like waves believing they're separate entities

· In reality, all waves are part of the ocean (consciousness)

· Suffering comes from believing in separation

· Each wave/person is unique but not truly separate

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Peace #7: Entering the Heart - A Kabbalistic Journey to Peace

The Hebrew letter Lamed, a symbol of the heart (Lev), learning, and divine connection, through the lens of Jewish mysticism. It highlights the three aspects of the heart:

1. Self-Care – The heart nourishes itself first to sustain others.
2. Relationship – The heart and lungs work together, symbolizing family and community.
3. Service – The heart serves the entire body, reflecting our spiritual role in the world.

This is a Kabbalistic meditation, guiding you to enter the “holy of holies” within—the heart’s sacred space. Through deep breathing and reflection, we listen to the heart’s wisdom, fostering peace within and beyond.

The ancient wisdom encoded in the Hebrew letter Lamed reminds us that the heart is where divine wisdom becomes manifest through our actions. By approaching our heart with reverence through meditation and conscious breathing, we can access this inner sanctuary of peace and let it guide our service to the world.

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