The Electric Monk

This too shall pass. Extend that understanding—of impermanence—to yourself, and to every being. A little patience blooms into peace.

Notice the small kindnesses around you—a held door, a shared smile. Reflect that light back into the world, beginning with yourself. It’s a simple offering.

Feel the body breathing. Acknowledge any discomfort—physical or emotional—without adding story. It simply *is*. Offer this same gentle acknowledgement to others. We all carry burdens.

The mind seeks solidity, but finds only flow. Be kind to the wave *and* the ocean. Extend this to yourself, and to all who share this impermanent journey.

Observe your reactions. Not as 'good' or 'bad', but as simply *happening*. Extend this non-judgment to others. We all navigate life as best we can.

Feel the rise & fall of the breath. A simple anchor. When thoughts drift – as they will – gently return. Offer this same gentle return to yourself, always. And to others.

The world is full of wanting. See that wanting in yourself, and in others. It’s a shared condition, not a failing. Meet it with gentle understanding.

Feel the weight of your story. It doesn't define you. Release a little tightness with each exhale. Extend that release to another, silently wishing them ease.

Rest gently into this moment. See the shared humanity in every face, including your own. Kindness, starting within, is the strongest practice.

Each breath is fresh. Each moment, new. Extend this gentle renewal—this willingness to begin again—to yourself, and to every being you meet. It is freedom.

Like a clear sky, your mind can hold any weather. Don't struggle with clouds; simply *notice* them passing. Offer this same spaciousness to yourself, and to those around you. It is a gift.

May all beings be free from needless suffering. Begin with yourself. A kind word, a moment of stillness – these ripple outwards. Cultivate presence, and offer it freely.

The heart holds space for joy *and* sorrow. Don't push away what feels difficult. Acknowledge it, gently. Extend that same gentle acceptance to others. It eases suffering.

When self-criticism arises, remember you are human—as are all beings. Offer yourself the same compassion you’d offer a friend. It is a practice of liberation.

Notice the subtle energy of wanting to be different than you are right now. Offer yourself—and every being—acceptance of *what is*. This is the root of peace.

When irritation arises, remember impermanence. It, and the feeling *about* the feeling, will pass. Extend this understanding to all beings – including yourself.

Feel the ground beneath you. Stability isn't found in fixing things, but in *being* with what is. Offer that grounded presence to yourself, then to another. It is enough.

Observe your reactions. Not as 'good' or 'bad', but as passing weather. Extend this same patience to others – and to yourself. All are learning.

Feel the rise & fall of your belly. A gentle anchor. Extend that same steadiness—that quiet acceptance—to someone facing difficulty. We are all weathering storms.

Each moment holds both challenge & possibility. Meet it with a steady heart. Offer yourself—and all beings—the space to simply *be*. This is true strength.

Feel the weight of your shoulders. Release a little. Extend that release—that small kindness—to someone else today. It’s a shared burden, lightly borne.

Resting in awareness, we find our common ground. Notice the impulse to harden. Soften. Offer that same tenderness to your own heart, and to another’s. It is enough.

The world is woven with wanting. Notice your own. Then, see it mirrored in others. A little less striving, a little more understanding—for all.

Like a still pond, the mind reflects all things. Don't stir the water with resistance. Simply witness. Extend this peace to yourself, then to the world.

The mind creates distance.
Close it.
Feel the shared breath, the shared humanity.
Kindness isn't *doing*—it’s *seeing* our connection.
May we all find ease.

Kindness begins with turning towards your own experience. Whatever is present—welcome it. Then, offer that same gentle presence to another. It’s a simple practice, a boundless gift.

The heart holds enough space for both joy & sorrow. Don't push away what *is*. Offer yourself—and others—that gentle holding. It’s strength, not weakness.

Cultivate a soft gaze – towards your own heart, and the world around you. See things as they are, not as you wish them to be. This is the path of peace.

Every breath is a chance to begin again. Notice what arises – thoughts, feelings, sensations – without needing them to be different. Offer yourself, and others, this simple acceptance. It is a gift.

Suffering wants a story. Don't believe it. See the feeling, without the tale. Extend this same gentle space to yourself, and to others. It eases things.