For the past five years, I have had the opportunity to participate in the international event Feast for the Soul with the meditation group at Gateway Taiji Studio in Portsmouth, NH. Is is a blessing to be able to practice in community. Every morning from January 15th – February 23th some configuration of this group sits and walks and laughs together. We start at 7:30 am for 40 minutes of practice. By 8:15 am the circle disbands, chairs and cushions are put away and we are on to our various days.
Last year I started to bring in a daily quote about meditation. By the end of our 40 days together, other people were offering poems, quotes and inspiration. This year is no different. The sense of community and connection continues to grow!
This year, on Zoom we had the opportunity to welcome more people far and wide.