WORLD MEDITATION DAY – December 21st
This week, we are celebrating a really exciting milestone for the global meditation community. The United Nations has officially declared December 21 as World Meditation Day. Falling on the winter solstice, this day symbolizes the light of awareness amidst darkness. It marks a recognition, by 193 nations, of meditation as a cornerstone of individual and collective well-being.
Meditation is not only a personal journey but a universal one—an ancient tradition that transcends borders, beliefs, and time. It invites us to cultivate inner stillness and spread peace outward to our communities and the world. As we honor this awesome occasion, we are reminded of the teachings from the Himalayan sages: ‘Practice, practice, practice.’ Through this, we deepen our connection to the present moment, to one another, and to the profound wisdom within.
True meditation is the path to knowing who you are. It is a process of quieting the mind and training it to go inward, beyond the chatter of thoughts and the distractions of the outer world. Progress requires patience, determination, and the willingness to sit consistently, even without immediate results or extraordinary experiences. The habit of meditation transforms your character and leads you to a deep, unshakable joy—not found in fleeting external objects but within the eternal essence of your being.
However, meditation is not confined to sitting cross-legged in silence. You can cultivate a meditative life by weaving small moments of mindfulness into your day—pausing to breathe deeply, savoring the present moment, practicing gratitude, or bringing your full awareness to an everyday task. By doing so, you bring the practice into your life and embody its essence in all that you do.
I invite you to reflect on the role meditation plays in your life. How does it anchor or ground you? How does it ripple out into the world around you? How does it affect your personality? Let us use this week to recommit to our practice, even in small ways, and remember the words of (one of my beloved teachers) Swami Veda Bharati: ‘Let the quietness of the mind continue even after you rise.’
I’m here to support your meditation practice. Reach out, or attend one of my weekly meditation classes, or schedule a 1 : 1 meditation session virtually.