19/06/2026
There is a certain kind of special peace and contentment that comes from giving, from sharing what is meaningful, from setting the conditions up for others to access peace and stillness.
There is a certain kind of joy in being asked questions full of curiosity about meditation, in seeing the layers drop, in observing smiles softening and faces relaxing, in a whole group of people experiencing mindfulness and meditation for the first time and leaving the session floating as if they were made of clouds or cotton candy.
There is a certain kind of rightness in having emotionally meaningful discussions, in acknowledging that there is dark and not only light in this world, in being with people who are eager and willing to learn new ways of promoting their well-being.
Leading meditation and mindfulness activities at Hospice Malta today, I realised that I got from it as much as the participants did.
I move in circles where these conversations are commonplace. So it is almost a bit surprising when I come across people who are totally new to the practice. And yet, I was reminded of two very beautiful truths.
The first is that coming to meditation with beginner's mind is like opening a window onto awe and wonder for the first time. Indeed, awe and wonder was expressed so enthusiastically at every stage. It was joyful to witness and contagious to experience!
The second is that people bring their own beautiful practices with them, practices of peace and well-being that they have cultivated their whole life. This indicates, very clearly to me, that there are many paths to depth, meaning and self-care, and that, like flowers turning towards the sun, humans are wired towards such growth.
I am humbled, overjoyed, and grateful 🙏 😊
