One of the most significant comforts all throughout the last
five years of my life has been my spiritual connection. As I have coped with
aging and all that entails, spirit has been there with me, never preaching,
just listening, reminding me I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. I’ve honed what I consider to be the three
main aspects of my spiritual practice.
This is my mirepoix of spiritual growth.
Mirepoix is a French word meaning the combination of sautéed carrots, onions
and celery which become the basis for thousands of tasty meals. It's a trifecta of melding flavors which supports and enhances the rest of the dish. So too are meditating, exercise and
connections with others a trifecta of emotional and spiritual stability on
which to grow and change. In addition, this spiritual mirepoix keeps me
focused, confident and strong enough to withstand anything thrown at me.
In the early 1970’s I received instruction in transcendental
meditation through the Maharishi Mahesh
Yogi Program in Berkeley. Since that time I’ve maintained a semi-regular meditating
practice. I found it to be a powerful tool in aligning where I am at any given
time with where I want to be. It helps me focus, it helps me let go (not
all the time, but a lot more than I used to!) and it helps me see what is important
in my life.
