Meditation on Peace with Robert Rivest, Mindfulness Educator. UU of Springfield, MA Guest Speaker.

Robert Rivest leading a peaceful meditation at the UU Society of Greater Springfield, MA. The focus was on opening up to Peace. Freeing the body and mind using breath and movement. Opening the space around us and within us. Making room for, clearing a space for, Peace.
We also opened up to the gifts of the new day. Meditating on what we want to receive on this day, and what we want to bring to the world today.

We ended with one of Robert's poetry in motion meditations.
“Awakening in this moment I smile and laugh. Breathing in, I can feel my breath flowing deeply into my body. Breathing out, I can feel my breath slowly flowing out. Embracing the present moment, I feel a deep connection to the Earth. Aware of this moment, I open my heart and soul to the horizon. Mindful of this moment, I feel as light and free as the clear blue sky. Open to the horizon, connected to the Earth."
"Earth, horizon, sky, the energy of the universe washes over me releasing all tension. Breathing in, and I can feel my aliveness in every cell. Breathing out I know peace, love, laughter and joy, are available to me today. Awakening, awakening, awakening here, now, with you, I smile and laugh.”
Robert Rivest