Last August, on my flight back from Taiwan, as the plane rose through layers of clouds, I found myself transported into a space where everything felt possible and open. I thought of my big brother, of childhood, and of how the sky had always made me feel accepted and at ease.
As a little girl, my favorite pastime was watching clouds drift across the sky outside my window. I didn’t know it then, but that simple joy of “being lazy” was my first meditation; gazing with focus, breathing slowly, and letting my imagination to dance freely. The sky embraces whatever comes. Maybe that’s why it calms us.
Just like in life, clouds form, transform, and dissolve. They are always changing within the infinity of possibility. They remind us that life flows and transforms constantly. Grief and joy can coexist in the same sky.
Now, as the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, it’s easy to feel small when the daylight fades early. Look up to the sky and remember to breathe.
In our practice, we lift the head and spine, soften the chest, and breathe deeply. We connect to Heaven above and Earth below, balancing our energy between both. Our practice is a way to realign with life.
As this new session unfolds, I’ll be traveling once again, back to Taiwan. This time for some long-awaited dental work. Life has a way of bringing us full circle. On my last journey, I carried a heavy heart, grieving for my big brother. This time, I travel with healing in mind, still tender, but lighter.
Whether you’re in class holding down the fort (thank you 💖), traveling, or simply taking care of yourself through this changing season, let’s all remember to connect with our inner self. Connect with the sky, lift your head, and breathe.
The same sky stretches over all of us, no matter where we stand. The same clouds drift above each of our lives. When we pause, breathe, and connect to that vastness, we remember that we’re never truly apart.
May this winter bring you quiet strength, warm hearts, and the joy of knowing that we are all under one sky.
Love and gratitude,
Simu Rachel Jensen
Thank you, Carol 🙂
Thank you, Rachel, for sharing the views Above Taiwan. I am so surprised at how rural the area near the airport is! It is delightful and charming. I am glad you had a good trip. My sympathies, again, to you and your family upon the loss of your brother. Much love, Carol