Mar 18 2024 83 mins
In this talk and meditation, taken from Joe’s Thursday night class, “The Santa Cruz Meditation Group” Joe Clements guides participants through a grounding meditation, urging them to embrace discomfort as an integral part of the practice. He shares personal insights on the essence of meditation, emphasizing the simplicity of sitting, feeling, and healing. Joe highlights mindfulness as a practice of being present with experiences as they unfold, rather than creating them. Throughout the discussion, he encourages participants to adopt a beginner's mindset and explore meditation without preconceptions. The talk concludes with Joe inviting questions and reflections, underscoring the transformative potential of mindfulness in navigating life's challenges.