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12/06/2017 Wednesday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Leaning into the Wind

Sometimes life throws us challenges and today is one of those days. As as one of Shakespeare’s character says ‘To thine own self be true’. This is helpful advice when dealing with adversity. Today if you’re feeling emotional about something stay put until you calm down. Sometimes a third-party can see things more clearly than you can, helping you see ‘outside the box‘.

12/05/2017  Tuesday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Get enlightened!

Today is full of possibility and potential for your spiritual life. There is no time like the present. In fact given that efforts in the material and communication spheres are limited today there is an opportunity for spiritual practice and creativity. As Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo says: ‘We have to develop the habit of putting some spaciousness into our mind in order to accomplish spaciousness at the time of our death.’  There may be some illumination around past wounds in relationship today. The salve begins with recognition of the wound and looking to the general welfare of others. 

12/04/2017 Monday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Give yourself a break

There is a tendency to be too hard on yourself at this time. What are ways you can be kinder to yourself? One way is not to compare yourself to others. We all have our own individual journeys to undertake including the different ways we understand. Be aware of slipping into fantasy land today and seeing what you want to see rather than what’s there. An antidote to this habit is to bring the mind home to the here and now. In a sense everything is dreamlike and illusory, but even so, humorously you go on doing things. For example, if you are walking, without unnecessary solemnity or self-consciousness, lightheartedly walk toward the open space of truth. Dudjom Rinpoche

12/02/2017 Sunday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: High tide 

It’s the full moon and Mercury goes retrograde.  So it’s a time of high energy of potential misunderstandings. Communication glitches can be offset by not speaking as much! Don’t sign any contracts if you can help it until the 24th of December. You may feel a bit directionless today – another reason for spending time on your spiritual cushion. Be aware of any addictive tendencies today – don’t blow it. All the suffering, stress and addiction comes from not realizing you already are what you are looking for.  Jon Kabat-Zinn

12/02/2017 Saturday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Untangling emotional knots

Today how best are you placed to deal with feeling you don’t have much wriggle room? In this space we can sometimes be our own worst enemy as past habits can be self-defeating. Today is a day to break out of an old pattern and see things in a different light. Try not to isolate yourself today. Never judge anyone shortly because every saint has a past and every sinner has a future – Oscar Wilde.

12/01/2017 Friday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Seeking security

The Moon moves into Taurus today bringing a focus on values and how we seek security. It could be a day of receiving the intangible benefits of past generosity.  Think about your spiritual values today. How do they serve you and others? Investigate your inner values and see how they can play a role in benefiting the world you inhabit. “Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without.” – Confucius

11/30/2017 Thursday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Dealing with impulsiveness

Today you might feel impulsive and take rash action. On the flip side feeling like this is an opportunity to find out where you have been feeling constrained and restricted. It’s definitely a day for some form of exercise even if it’s just taking a walk outdoors. A sense of play is beneficial when dealing with a feeling of being over-organized. Insights come through reading or listening to a helpful teaching of some kind, for instance on meditation. ‘The first step is to learn to breathe naturally and to watch the breath at the same time.’ Jetsunma Ahkon Norbu Lhamo.

11/29/2017 Wednesday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Changing outcomes

Relationships are more unpredictable today but if there’s  challenges don’t make things bigger than they need to be. Some time today in personal spiritual practice can calm things a lot and provide more resources in dealing with difficult people. Make the adjustments needed and then things will go more smoothly. Good news in relation to a contract today is possible. For one who has no inner, angry thoughts, who has gone past being a someone, a this or that, that one is free from fear and is blissful.’ Udana Sutta

11/28/2017 Tuesday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Action and restrictions!

There is potential today for emotional restrictions and upsets. Be aware of ways you can provide comfort to others and be open to receiving it. The Moon enters Aries today. There is forward momentum enabling you to leave the past behind. On the world stage the past is catching up with those who would escape it. None of us escapes our past but we can transform how we relate to it. ‘Do one thing every day that scares you’. Eleanor Roosevelt

11/27/2017 Monday by Jampal & Wangmo

Theme: Targeted awareness

Every day is an earth day – it supports us all. How can you give back to the earth today? Keep it simple. Think globally and act locally! Draw on your own experience and be open to transformation. Our own experience of suffering can be useful to others. Restrained optimism is one way of describing today. How can you use your optimism to bring tangible results? It isn’t pollution that’s harming the environment. It’s the impurities in our air and water that are doing it. Day Quayle