Welcome, friends. This mini meditation is a gentle invitation to unplug and be present.
With our current global situation, we have all witnessed so much panic, frenzy, and fear.
It is my sincere hope that this mini meditation will provide you all with a safe, internal space...
One that you may use at any given moment when the news is simply too much to handle.
We will begin in a comfortable position with eyes closed.
There's no right way or wrong way. You can sit, stand, move about, or be still.
Just be here and present in this moment with me.
Close your eyes and focus in on your breathing.
Feel the gentle rise and fall of your chest.
The air as it enters your body slowly and fills your lungs...
And the heat of your breath as it exits your body.
Let your breath be slow and heavy.
Taking you deeper and deeper into relaxation.
Locate the rhythm of your heartbeat.
Feel it pumping in your chest...
Connecting you with each thump to the present moment.
In here, in the darkness, there is no news...
No social media...
No television...
Just you, your heartbeat, and the slow and steady cadence of your breath.
As you inhale, breathe in peace and calm...
And as you exhale, release any and all negative energy.
Breathing in, feel the comfort of this space wrap a heavy blanket of peace around you...
Swaddling you in comfort.
Breathing out, let go of anything that does not serve you.
Here in the darkness, you are safe.
Here in the darkness, you are present.
This space... this safety... It is always here when you need it.
Connect with your breath and you will find the way.
Whenever you feel ready, move your body in any way that feels comfortable...
Slowly and gently waking it up.
Take one last deep cleansing breath...
And slowly open your eyes.
If you enjoyed this mini meditation, you can explore our 15-minute "Peace During the Pandemi" Meditation
that delves deeper into these concepts.
Thank you for practicing with me today.
I wish you all safety and comfort throughout your day.