Table of Contents
Preface
Companioning the Sacred Journey
A Compassionate Cautionary Note
Companioning for Self
Journaling as Companion
Mindfulness Meditation as Companion
How to Begin: The Beautiful Container
How to Begin: Posture
How to Begin: This Breath, This Moment
Simple Breath Meditation
How to Begin: Experienced Sense in the Body
Meditation on Sensation
Emotions as Companion
Weathering the Storm
To the Edge and Soften
Edge/Soften Meditation
In Motion
Affirmations
Song as Companion
The Sacredness of This Oh So Brief Moment
Source as Companion
Deities and Animal Companions
Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation
Faith as Companion
Addiction and Recovery
Grace as Companion
Gratitude as Companio
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Companioning with Others
Family of Origin
Intimate Relationships
Community (Sangha)
Companioning the Final Journey
The Sacred Journey Onward
Further Reading
About the Author