Carolyn’s Tonglen Video

Posted on October 23, 2011 by carolyn

Holy Smokes. There’s been a huge shift and I have finally created a perfectly imperfect meditation video. My first ever. Oh such wonderful new areas for me to grow and improve upon.

Thank you to my sis (in law) who is bravely battling cancer. You have inspired me. And inspired healing in circles known and unknown.

Blessings to all of you who are still hanging out at BarefootandUpsideDown. Would love feedback regarding this new adventure.

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6 comments on “Carolyn’s Tonglen Video”

1. Perce Bernatz on October 24, 2011 at 7:21 am said:

   Carolyn – Thank you for the meditation video.
2. carolyn aka LaughingYogini on October 24, 2011 at 3:10 pm said:

   Thanks for your ongoing support. May it be of benefit, Perce.
3. Gail Hays on November 2, 2011 at 8:28 pm said:

   Dear Carolyng: I liked your video meditation of Tonglen practice. It reminded me that I have some of Pema Chodron’s books. It was through her that I first learned what the path of compassion was. She just said that you could breathe the pain right into your heart and that it was a very brave thing to do. I have not really done that as of yet as I have been very busy healing my own heart. But maybe now is the time to start. Thanks for reminder. I will add the practice to my meditation. Gail
4. Leanna on November 15, 2011 at 11:28 pm said:

   Mrs. Grady, I found myself today looking for a way to channel the anxiety I feel in wanting so badly to relieve the pain of those, particularly, those close to me and yet not being able to really do anything. I coincidentally decided to check up on your website and found this – it was just what I needed. Thank you for the gift! I hope you and your family are well. <3

   Namaste
5. carolyn aka LaughingYogini on December 4, 2011 at 10:10 pm said:

   Leanna, You are soooo welcome. Glad it was of benefit. I will say some tonglen for your loved ones as well.
   And thanks for your bright wishes. We are very well, though unfortunately Dev is quite ill with chicken pox now. I’m doing a lot of tonglen for him too.
   Really glad to hear from you. Hoping you are finding some peace. Sending love your way.
6. carolyn aka LaughingYogini on December 4, 2011 at 10:19 pm said:

   Gail, Ahh, you brought up the courage it takes to practice tonglen. You are soooo right. When I teach this practice, students often find it very difficult and even frightening. But as we practice we find our hearts actually growing larger. We can grow our compassion because we don’t get so undone by the pain. We grow our ability to deal with more and more.

   And yes, now is a good time to start. I will say some tonglen for your heart to heal as well. Love to you, carolyn