What if every twinge of discomfort or restlessness or heartbreak was a blinking indicator light? Reminding you to take care, calling you home to yourself.
I love this offering! I just noticed the “clank clank” of fear recently when I got some good medical test results (I live with metastatic cancer). My mind zeroed in on the one area of concern amidst good news, and ruminated on “well, how long can this good news last anyway”. Clank clank. In meditation I saw that this is just fear. And fear is reasonable if you live with metastatic disease. And fear can be cared for. Guided meditations are super helpful medicine for a fearful mind. Thanks for the offering!!!
"We don’t need to summon any extra energy to do this – we can say a supportive phrase, go for a walk with a friend, or drink a glass of water. Whatever kindness works for our system. The implementation itself isn’t hard. What’s hard is remembering. What’s hard is believing we’re worthy of kindness in the first place."
I wonder why it is so difficult to believe we're worthy of love and kindness? You treat your old Prius better than most of us treat ourselves (and those we love). Where does this self-loathing come from?
I was researching Terror Management Theory in a psychology class. It suggests that our "fall from grace" is developing the knowledge of our death, our mortality. To prevent inertia from despair, we sublimated the "creature" parts of us and escaped into a world of imagination and symbols. We may die, but we have a divine purpose which will live on in perpetuity. "How can such a magnificent mind be imprisoned in such a flawed, pathetic body?" The flashing warning light only reminds us of our impending doom and the deteriorating condition of our "beater car" body.
"My animal body responded immediately to touch. It grounded me, and strengthened me, and helped me find my feet. As I settled, baby settled too. It was a kind of sympathetic magic. Compassion propagates."
Our minds rage at our mortality and disgust propagates as well. We have to grieve into and love our mortal animal bodies so compassion can find a home to propagate. "No mud, no lotus."
Clank reminds me of my beloved '82 Toyota Celica named BAM! (so dubbed by her habit of backfiring at random, inopportune times and with feeling). Maybe not as subtle as Clank's flashing light, but it fits as I have many times required more drastic signs to shake and wake me. Thanks for this great story and the for reminder to pay attention and give care early and often.
Oh Jeff, of course you don't have to. But I would thoroughly enjoy it. Some Edgar Lear limericks would suffice. Though, the crowd, would probably have a penchant for haiku's. As would the algorithmic suggestions probably.
It’s still hard to not feel self absorbed…but then when you feel a bit lighter and more able to spread it around (or just be less shitty with people!), it actually makes a lot more sense!
Love this ‘clank’meditation it really resonated being Fathers Day here in the UK, although my two are both adults, it gave me the freedom along with the day to feel for me, often a rarity and really take in the moment ! 🙏🏼Jeff from Geoff 🙏🏼 ( found several indicator moments flashing during the day )
Hi Jeff, I like the last paragraph where you mention the flexibility in the form of doing this meditation. I mostly do your daily trips when Im walking. I live by the beach so my homebase is the salty air in my nose. Before knowing this platform, i paid the annual fee on another platform already, so once that finishes I would love to subscribe the paid version. Thank you for doing this!
I sold Clank three years ago, before Sasha was born. we needed room for two kid seats and trunk space for a stroller. Sad day. Now I have a used SUV and drive around family world with the other Muggles
Ahhhhh. Hope somebody good got Clank. Do you know about (or know) Robert Saltzman? Been checking out his videos "The Gathering" - that he did a number of years ago. It might be up your alley....
I love this offering! I just noticed the “clank clank” of fear recently when I got some good medical test results (I live with metastatic cancer). My mind zeroed in on the one area of concern amidst good news, and ruminated on “well, how long can this good news last anyway”. Clank clank. In meditation I saw that this is just fear. And fear is reasonable if you live with metastatic disease. And fear can be cared for. Guided meditations are super helpful medicine for a fearful mind. Thanks for the offering!!!
So brave Nicole. Wishing you ease and health!
Thank you🙏
Yes,. good medicine, glad it's helping Nicole
Happy Father’s Day, Jeff, from your extended family and honorary “children” here! 😀 We love you! and RIP Clank, you legend, you! 🚗 🏆
"We don’t need to summon any extra energy to do this – we can say a supportive phrase, go for a walk with a friend, or drink a glass of water. Whatever kindness works for our system. The implementation itself isn’t hard. What’s hard is remembering. What’s hard is believing we’re worthy of kindness in the first place."
I wonder why it is so difficult to believe we're worthy of love and kindness? You treat your old Prius better than most of us treat ourselves (and those we love). Where does this self-loathing come from?
I was researching Terror Management Theory in a psychology class. It suggests that our "fall from grace" is developing the knowledge of our death, our mortality. To prevent inertia from despair, we sublimated the "creature" parts of us and escaped into a world of imagination and symbols. We may die, but we have a divine purpose which will live on in perpetuity. "How can such a magnificent mind be imprisoned in such a flawed, pathetic body?" The flashing warning light only reminds us of our impending doom and the deteriorating condition of our "beater car" body.
"My animal body responded immediately to touch. It grounded me, and strengthened me, and helped me find my feet. As I settled, baby settled too. It was a kind of sympathetic magic. Compassion propagates."
Our minds rage at our mortality and disgust propagates as well. We have to grieve into and love our mortal animal bodies so compassion can find a home to propagate. "No mud, no lotus."
interesting, I wonder if that is part of it. For sure love the animal
Clank reminds me of my beloved '82 Toyota Celica named BAM! (so dubbed by her habit of backfiring at random, inopportune times and with feeling). Maybe not as subtle as Clank's flashing light, but it fits as I have many times required more drastic signs to shake and wake me. Thanks for this great story and the for reminder to pay attention and give care early and often.
love it - BAM!
Clank's cousin! Love it.
such a brilliant piece today, jeff. thank you for your wisdom and humor.
ty for the extended version 🚙
happy dad day 🪷
Clank, to be franc, was worth his bang.
Was given a thank. An even when it stank, was hugged and smiled at.
Motivational to produce, with that extra crank, some self loving watts to keep it on the road. Looking at the image, even with swank.
... what if ... mmm ... another hybrid,
let's say Hank, was given instead a spank, got yanked , shanked and left staring in the blank.
Spit from the rank. Screeching brakes ending in walls bang.
How not to sank, through own dank, with debt also in the emotional bank?
Dang !
PS. It's not a prank.
Hank...
you kill me Ovi - now I will have to write a RHYMING version
Oh Jeff, of course you don't have to. But I would thoroughly enjoy it. Some Edgar Lear limericks would suffice. Though, the crowd, would probably have a penchant for haiku's. As would the algorithmic suggestions probably.
" There was one a car named Clank,
That was ..... "
...and now it's your turn to fill the blank..
Thanks dude! Happy belated Father’s Day. Have a great week. 😎✌🏽
Thank you Jeff for being authentically you. Listening to you always brings me a sense of peace when I need it the most.
Just what I needed, thanks so much for this totally relatable meditation. Was feeling so overwhelmed and I now I feel all chill
It's never not surprising how helpful a little self-compassion can be, right?
It’s still hard to not feel self absorbed…but then when you feel a bit lighter and more able to spread it around (or just be less shitty with people!), it actually makes a lot more sense!
You’re so wonderful.. thank you for these engaging and appreciated offerings 🙏🏼
Love this ‘clank’meditation it really resonated being Fathers Day here in the UK, although my two are both adults, it gave me the freedom along with the day to feel for me, often a rarity and really take in the moment ! 🙏🏼Jeff from Geoff 🙏🏼 ( found several indicator moments flashing during the day )
nice Geoff - happy fathers day to you too!
Happy Father's Day, Geoff! Glad you could let the love in.
Thanks Lilli ❤️
Hi Jeff, I like the last paragraph where you mention the flexibility in the form of doing this meditation. I mostly do your daily trips when Im walking. I live by the beach so my homebase is the salty air in my nose. Before knowing this platform, i paid the annual fee on another platform already, so once that finishes I would love to subscribe the paid version. Thank you for doing this!
you are very welcome
That's so beautiful - and what a great way to appreciate all you have!
Thanks for the reminder Jeff , I have been forgetting to notice and forgetting I need some care for myself. 🙏🤗
Nice, buddy! 😊
What happened to that car?? :-)
I sold Clank three years ago, before Sasha was born. we needed room for two kid seats and trunk space for a stroller. Sad day. Now I have a used SUV and drive around family world with the other Muggles
Ahhhhh. Hope somebody good got Clank. Do you know about (or know) Robert Saltzman? Been checking out his videos "The Gathering" - that he did a number of years ago. It might be up your alley....