The Alchemy Of Discomfort

In moments of feeling overwhelmed, angry, lonely, or fearful, it's easy to become entangled in a self-limiting storyline. This meditation invites you to gently return to the present, not by pushing feelings away, but by witnessing them with awareness.

Featuring the soothing tones of the handpan, this sound journey offers a grounding space to sit with your emotions without becoming them. Let the music and breath guide you back to your center: laugh, let go, and enjoy the present.

Perfect for starting or ending your day with a sense of calm and presence.

Transcript

This is Ong Haiku. I'm not gonna do it. And I'm here with you. My dear friend. We're gonna take some deep breaths. Let's see if we can come back to Trice. That being said, Getting comfortable, Becoming aware of how you're sat. You can lie down and sit up. Close the eyes and leave them open. Whatever you like. Beginning to notice how you feel in this moment. Witnessing and welcoming emotion, Thoughts, Sensations. All is welcome. Dropping his shoulders. Relaxing the belly, Relaxing the face, The jaw, The lips, The forehead. Taking a deep breath in in a deep red valve. Breathing in new life, New energy. And exhale, Letting go of old life, Old energy. Letting go of past and future as you breathe in this moment. And exit with awareness. Breathing in love for yourself. Exile, Love for others, Love for love. Learn from the challenges we face. And all the teachings that they bring. Breathing in compassion. Exhale, Understanding. Breathing in patience. Exhale, Forgiveness. Breathing in strength. Exhale, Groundedness. Breathing in and out. Exhale, Faith in yourself, Faith in this life. Faith in the unfolding of circumstance. Taking a deep breath in. And a deep breath out. Deep breath in. And a deep breath out. Relaxing the belly, Relaxing the chest, Opening the heart. Feeling your heart more spacious, Expansive, Open as you breathe into the heart space. In and exhale, Breathing into the belly. And exhale. Taking a deep breath in and a deep breath out. Deep breath in and a deep breath out. Breathing up the spine all the way to the top of the crown. And hold. Very soft, Very slow. Exhale, Let go. Taking a deep breath in. And a deep breath out. Taking a deep breath in. And holding that breath at the top of the head, Becoming aware as you hold the breath. And exhale, Letting go. Taking a deep breath in and hold. And access. If your mind has been wanting to think, Now is the time to allow the mind total freedom to think. And letting go of thoughts, Coming back into the body, Coming back into this moment. Know that you're breathing, Know that you're alive. We live to see another day, But it won't always be that way. So remember to cherish your day as it is without being too critical of what it's not. Becoming aware of how you're sat, Aware of how you feel after taking some deep breaths, Taking one last deep breath for now. And exhale. The color for today is silver, The number is five, And the animal. As a dolphin. I thank you for joining me across time and space. I'm sending you a big hug, My dear friend. Wishing you an abundance of love, Resourcefulness, Creativity, Consciousness, Openness, Expansiveness. Being able to open and expand ourselves is not always comfortable in the beginning. It can be uncomfortable to expand, To grow, To open, But only in the beginning. Once we get past a certain threshold, It's really a delight. It's a joy to grow. It's a joy to evolve, To learn, To become a different version of ourselves that's more expansive, More open than what we previously were. There's a real joy in that. There's a real pleasure in that, That if we can remember, It will make more enticing, More encouraging for us to go into the uncomfortable aspects of it in the beginning with that faith, With that trust inside that it's actually leading to something good, Of a blessing. And with that, I will see you back here tomorrow with love.