Music For Maternity

A surprisingly powerful aspect of the retreat was the mindful practice of shared meals. The Monastics rang a large meditation bowl and offered a prayer of gratitude before each meal, a practice we often use at home. Astonishingly, we all practiced silence for the first 10-minutes of each meal, a practice foreign to our family. Yet, introducing a practice of silence for the first few minutes of each meal set a tone for a relatively quiet and very enjoyable experience for the entire group.  Read more here…