Finding My Center
- By Tracy Ames
- Published November 13, 2010
Tracy Ames
My name is Tracy Ames. I’m an author of interracial erotic fiction. My stories are a sensual feast for your senses; mind, body and soul.
I began writing short stories for monthly newsletters and, believe it or not, my friends. After much encouragement, I’m ready to offer you a taste of what only a few have previously savored.
A native of the San Francisco Bay area, I currently split time between Greenwich CT & New York City with my husband, young daughter and a host of pets.
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During the interview from hell (which I’ve yet to blog about) Greg and I were asked “With our busy schedules, how do you keep it together?”
Almost immediately, I noticed Greg and I shared identical silly grins. I don’t think we have it better or worse than others. Like everyone else, we have kids, deadlines, job stress, and family and spouse obligations.
However, our contrasts are stark and sudden in that I have a sea of eyes on me, ready to throw darts at my flaws lest I grow complacent and forget them--while Greg has the welfare of his entire family resting squarely on his shoulders.
In the end, we all muddle through and do the best we can. One thing that has helped me immensely has been meditation. Greg’s a Buddhist so he recites the “Triple Refuge”, meditates, and whatever else Buddhist do behind closed doors. He’s a true Yogi. Me, I meditate like an Olympic medal is at stake but I’m no Yogi.
For me, meditation is a form of relaxation and self reflection. Afterwards I’m refreshed and centered. Greg has even gotten BC into meditating! He used to sit and eventually fall asleep in Greg’s lap while he meditated but he's since moved onto his own mat and doesn’t sleep...as often.
Whether his self-awareness can be attributed to meditation, I can’t say but it’s certainly has had a positive affect on him. The one benefit I see is his ability to sit quietly and listen when asked whereas his playmates run all over the place.
In an article for the Huffington Post, Russell Simmons gave his reasons for meditating: It has given me energy, strength, health, wisdom, and access to my own inner stillness, inner silence, inner bliss. It is my connection to myself; it is my connection to the universe.
I agree. Sometimes we have to throw on the breaks or as my Grandmother so eloquently says, “Bring it on in”. She’s Southern, we forgive her.
In closing, everyone, regardless of station, is muddling through. The key happiness lies in bring those tiny crumbs of peace together, finding what works for you.
Almost immediately, I noticed Greg and I shared identical silly grins. I don’t think we have it better or worse than others. Like everyone else, we have kids, deadlines, job stress, and family and spouse obligations.
However, our contrasts are stark and sudden in that I have a sea of eyes on me, ready to throw darts at my flaws lest I grow complacent and forget them--while Greg has the welfare of his entire family resting squarely on his shoulders.
In the end, we all muddle through and do the best we can. One thing that has helped me immensely has been meditation. Greg’s a Buddhist so he recites the “Triple Refuge”, meditates, and whatever else Buddhist do behind closed doors. He’s a true Yogi. Me, I meditate like an Olympic medal is at stake but I’m no Yogi.
For me, meditation is a form of relaxation and self reflection. Afterwards I’m refreshed and centered. Greg has even gotten BC into meditating! He used to sit and eventually fall asleep in Greg’s lap while he meditated but he's since moved onto his own mat and doesn’t sleep...as often.
Whether his self-awareness can be attributed to meditation, I can’t say but it’s certainly has had a positive affect on him. The one benefit I see is his ability to sit quietly and listen when asked whereas his playmates run all over the place.
In an article for the Huffington Post, Russell Simmons gave his reasons for meditating: It has given me energy, strength, health, wisdom, and access to my own inner stillness, inner silence, inner bliss. It is my connection to myself; it is my connection to the universe.
I agree. Sometimes we have to throw on the breaks or as my Grandmother so eloquently says, “Bring it on in”. She’s Southern, we forgive her.
In closing, everyone, regardless of station, is muddling through. The key happiness lies in bring those tiny crumbs of peace together, finding what works for you.
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3 Responses to "Finding My Center"
said this on 14 Nov 2010 12:42:36 PM CST
Lol! I thought you liked it when 50Mil goes new england gangstPa.
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said this on 13 Nov 2010 3:51:55 PM CST
I'm with you on meditaion. I think it's a great way to center yourself no matter what religion you follow or even if you don't practice any relgion. I am christian and I wake up and meditate 30 minites every morning. I find that it has helped me to be more calm, relaxed and foused though out the day. I don't stress out as quick over things that I probally would have in the past. It has definatley been a positive for me.
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said this on 14 Nov 2010 11:38:43 AM CST
You're right. Religion aside, meditation is a great stress relief. I’m up for anything that keeps Greg calm.
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