Embodying Stillness: A Guided Meditation for Busy Lives
Are you rushing from one task to the next, rarely pausing to catch your breath?
You’re not alone. Many of us fall into the trap of being perpetual “human doings” rather than “human beings.”
In our world of constant motion, stillness can feel foreign and even a bit challenging to embrace.
That’s why I invite you to explore embodying stillness through a guided meditation.
The Gift of Stillness
Taking a moment to pause and embody stillness can offer us unexpected gifts, even if it’s just for a short time.
Seated Alternatives
Before we dive into the meditation, let’s find a comfortable seat. If you can, sit on the floor. You might choose a cross-legged position, or perhaps sit on your heels or between them.
I highly recommend using support, such as a meditation cushion, folded blankets, yoga blocks, or bolsters. You might be surprised at how much support your body needs to comfortably drop your knees lower than your hips.
If they’re not, stack more support underneath you. For those of you sitting cross-legged, let your knees rest comfortably, perhaps on books or folded blankets. This allows your muscles to relax without any tension.
If sitting cross-legged isn’t feasible, you might sit on your feet with support under your bum, or find any comfortable seated position on the floor, ensuring your hips are supported to create a natural lower back curve.
Not Able to sit on the floor? No problem. You can sit in a chair. Just scoot your bum forward a bit to engage your core and back muscles, helping you sit tall.
It might feel like a bit of effort at first, but with practice, your muscles will adapt and it will feel less strenuous.
Then click Play and let me guide you in this Meditation
Let’s begin by closing your eyes, or softly gazing at a spot on the ground. Let your eyes relax, becoming soft and heavy. Get any last-minute fidgets out, and deepen your breath. Whether you focus on your belly, ribs, or heart center, bring your full attention to your breath and allow your body to relax.
Closing Your Practice
As you finish, gather your hands to your heart center, whether palms touching, one hand over your heart, or a hand on your belly.
Bow your head to your heart, take a moment of gratitude, and when you’re ready, open your eyes softly. Inhale, lift your head, and return to your day. Remember, this meditation isn’t just a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Feel free to revisit it whenever life feels overwhelmingly busy.
Embracing stillness, even briefly, can refresh your mind and spirit, bringing peace to your whirlwind day.
Let me know your thoughts below in the comments
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