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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Peace #6– “Lamed” and the Heart of Peace

This blog explores the second letter of the Hebrew word Shalom—Lamed (ל)—through the lens of Kabbalah. Lamed symbolizes learning, divine wisdom, and the union of mind and heart. In Jewish mysticism, the mind (divine masculine) emanates wisdom, while the heart (divine feminine) receives and shares it.

The Hebrew word Lev (heart) is seen as the vessel of divine inspiration, turning breath into peace and love. Through mindful breathing and heart-centered meditation- heartfulness, we embody peace as a lived experience.

Peace is created moment by moment, breath by breath, heartbeat by heartbeat.

The meditation invites you to practice a meditative mantra—“Shalom… Breath by breath. Heartbeat by heartbeat.”—as a way of realizing that we are the vessel of peace.

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