Embracing bliss

Happiness doesn’t come from escaping day-to-day life; it comes from being fully present in the experience of it.

The path to embodiment and aliveness exists in the many sensory experiences available in every moment. With full presence and awareness, even the most subtle energetic sensation can be a journey into bliss.

Do me a favor and, if you can, step outside.

Notice and experience the four elements around you. The earth beneath your feet, the texture of the rock, soil, and leaves. The air kissing your skin alive and the breeze vibrating among pine needles. The fiery, warming heat of the sun, the way it lights up your senses. The glistening, melting snow and ice, the moisture of the breath at the back of your throat, the way water seeps into every small space.

And then close your eyes, relax the naval, abdomen and pelvic floor. Unclench and fully soften into the moment. Take 10 deep breaths into the lower abdomen. Be fully present for each breath and the way it softens and massages your organs. Try not to let your body tense up and breathe as deeply as you can. And then again, relax.

Open your eyes and reacquaint yourself to the sensory experiences around you. Soften your shoulders and take one last deep breath, sighing it out through the mouth.

Continue your day with the intention of experiencing elements of bliss in every moment.