A great sit last night. Late getting started and felt pretty wound up so it took some time at the start just to slow the rapid breathing down. I couldn't even close my eyes without the twitching but as my breathing relaxed my eye lids relaxed too. It felt good to take myself from fast to slow and enjoy the peace and quiet of being without thinking or doing. I wasn't ready to stop so I meditated for a while on a mandala and then just sat open to receive from a spirit of thanksgiving. I ended the session with a smudge and prayer. It was relaxing and I felt joy afterwards.

I didn't use the matt. I was concerned it might energize me so decided to try it in the morning instead. As it happened I slept in this morning so I skipped my morning sit. I am heading out now for a meditative walk. I missed the sun shine hour but it has warmed up some and the sky is blue so its all good.

Wishing only wellness.