She may not know it (she probably does) but she’s in side-laying savasana, substituting a crystal for a bolster…
As I was saying, “meditate NOT medicate”＊ …in a style that works for you.
So in this case, for this celebrity, meditating … hugging a crystal in a fetal position?
It came to my attention only because us six women had power stones and crystals for each of our chakras the other morning as we meditated … If anyone walked in, we probably looked rather new-agey…might add – fully clothed…So cuddling a mega-crystal would not be that far fetched for us. But a crystal that “massive” is also “massive” expensive… so fine with anything from nature that has vibes you can tune into for clearing and centering. Sometimes most precious things from nature comes in small delicate packages… so a massive crystal certainly makes for a photographic grandness, sure, anything that massive is eye-catching… but really, it’s not a bigger the better – size is irrelevant. Your intention and how you tap into your own abundance is more important than the size of your crystal you are hugging:) (BUT yes, it would be cool to hug one with the Hado of this beautiful planet we live on:)
What would Suzuki Shunryu think? He’d have a good laugh and then, will point out how difficult it might be to really “meditate” when you are lying down. He may point out there’s that occupational hazard of falling asleep, BUT if you can fall “awake”, then, yes, by all means, whatever works, he’d probably approve.
Lady Gaga is a student of the performance artist Marina Abramović … it is no wonder. It’s like something out of my (bad?) dream. I am not a fan of either but… these women seem to relish and revel in pushing the boundaries, and that is, while not to my taste, amazing.
So… when I am met with looks of judgments, this is the salvation I find refuge in – words, more words, his words…:
“I’m not so weird to me.”
― Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
wobbly foothold…balance … balance … to cross over the stream at the foot of Mt. Shasta. Icyyyy freezing cold waters – summer time would be a welcome fall into the stream but on a cold day like today – a balancing act.
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＊Do not mean to be so irresponsible with this quip – this is not a medical advice; please consult your physician before going off any medications. It is only meant as a lifestyle choice for many people and while many never rely on, or have stopped or reduced their high blood pressure or various other medication intake, it is only done so under professional, medical advice. While meditation practice has been proven to help with whole hosts of ailments, the benefits are nuanced and gradual. Always consult your physicians.
