Slowing down

Sitting in the sunshine, with a cup of coffee this early morning, I had a flash of meditation vs. the work week.



Often times meditation comes at the end of asana.
Our body has worked with our mind through all these poses, sometimes surging memories with present issues or simple joy.  And by the end of our practice, most people can sit.
Simply sit.
Much easier.

So, as I sat this morning, I thought about how joyous the simple act of sitting is--after a week filled with loving obligations, laughing and tears of exhaustion.
It is a gift.
Sitting.
Meditation.
Slowing down in the presense.
Putting the highest first.