Passage Meditation

When I finally chose to read the Bhagavad Gita, I chose a translation by Eknath Easwaran. I have been happy with my choice, as Easwarn's style speaks to me. I researched more on Easwaran and learned that he is known for helping establish Passage Meditation. Pick an inspirational passage, memorize it. Say it over and over when you need guidance the most...it's a concentrated effort to find peace. It's a form of dharana, focus with concentration. I like to find my passage meditation in lyrics to songs. One of my favorites is Love Rescue Me by U2/Bob Dylan.

100 things...

1. wake up
2. seated meditation
3. brush my teeth
4. floss my teeth
5. chant in the shower
6. chant in the car
7. take a nap
8. fall asleep
9. eat food
10. drink tea
11. clean the counters
12. sweep the floor
13. make the bed
14. fold laundry
15. check e-mail
16. talk on the phone
17. walking meditation
18. shower
19. wash my face
20. put on lotion
21. comb my hair
22. comunicate with others
23. pray
24. contemplate
25. listen
26. visit my family
27. take care of myself
28. listen to music
29. dance
30. pranayama
31. lead asana
32. assist asana
33. practice asana
34. clean the car
35. journal
36. self - study
37. observe
38. love
39. be grateful
40. walks
41. making food
42. read
43. study
44. write
45. wash the dishes
46. driving
47. hydrating
48. patience
49. pick up trash
50. painting
51. sketching
52. daily vitamin
53. kisses
54. hugs
55. looking for inspiration
56. looking for beauty in nature/others
57. singing
58. forgiveness
59. supporting friends and family
60. smiling
61. taking out garbage
62. water plants
63. organizing
64. eliminating
65. mopping the floor
66. vacuuming
67. lighting candles
68. silence
69. being
70. exploring
71. experimenting
72. accepting
73. faith
74. ahimsa
75. spending time with my sister
76. listening to my body
77. trying new things
78. making cookies
79. juicing
80. going to the movies
81. going out to eat
82. staying in touch
83. learning
84. experiencing
85. non-attachment
86. bundling up
87. laughing
88. happiness
89. headstands
90. growing
91. walking slower
92. eating slower
93. listening more closely
94. talking less
95. trying new things
96. letting go of fear
97. splits
98. family time
99. alone time
100. sweets

etc. etc. etc.
- ashley -