This Moment Untouched

This meditation is taken from Andy's popular course on Insight Timer called 'Doorways To Being'.

In this practice, inspired by the wonderful work of Douglas Harding, we’ll explore the true nature of reality, beyond our identity and what our thoughts tell us about our lives. The filter of ‘me’ lives through our past narratives and our memories. But when we let this sense of self soften a little, something magical happens and we begin to see the world through new eyes beyond our limited perspective.

Without memory, what is here right now?

With love, Andy

Transcript

So,

Finding your comfortable posture.

Nice deep breath in.

Breathing out.

Gently close your eyes.

Allow your body to sink down into the surface that you're sitting or lying on.

And sometimes the best way to start a meditation is to give yourself a hug.

So,

Inviting you to bring your right hand on your left shoulder.

And your left hand on your right shoulder.

And just massage your shoulders for a moment.

And then push your shoulders down a bit with both hands.

Pushing your whole body down into the ground.

Sometimes when we're feeling fragmented and a bit all over the place,

We need some physical force.

So,

Push yourself down.

And this is also a nice hug that you can give yourself any time.

And slowly bring your hands back to a comfortable position.

And as you sit here breathing,

Continuing to relax your body.

Relaxing your face.

Unclenching your jaw.

Allowing your neck to relax.

Allowing your shoulders to drop a little bit more.

Relaxing your upper and lower back.

Relaxing your chest and your belly.

Gently acknowledging any tension that might be there and you can breathe into it.

Allowing it to soften and release.

Relaxing your arms and your hands.

Your legs and your feet.

Really feeling your feet on the ground.

Feeling held and steady.

Again feeling that sense of enoughness.

You are enough.

You have arrived.

And noticing who's here now.

Greeting them with a kindly presence.

Whoever's in there.

And now we're going to gently explore what is real in this moment.

What is true.

With a gentle curiosity.

And I'm going to ask a few questions.

There's no need to answer them or think about them.

Just notice where they take you.

On the level of being conscious and awake.

And not using your memory.

What do you look like?

How old are you?

Just based on what's here right now.

How tall are you?

And where were you born?

And how do you know that you were born?

Just based on present evidence and not memory.

What's the job that you do?

What's your name?

And can you find anything that you've achieved in life here,

In this moment?

And based on present evidence,

What gender are you?

Do you feel more masculine or feminine?

Where are your thoughts?

Where do they come from?

And where does that end?

And who is hearing these questions?

Now taking a deep breath in.

Breathing out.

Acknowledging how you're feeling right now.

Where you're at.

No need to analyse,

To judge.

And then gently open your eyes as we end this meditation.

Reviews

Interesting questions—but my answers are all absolutely mundane. And I think they’re wonderful, multi-faceted and amazing. There is nothing mundane about being me, I feel!
Thanks, Andy, for the thought-provoking and fun meditation!
Donna

Wow. How have we not known about this one? Amazing. Short but really good.

I have never done a meditation in a format like this before. I struggle with ADHD and something about these questions and this structure really helped me feel very focused, in the moment, and present which is very hard for me to achieve. Thank you.

Such a calming and centering practice. Thank you!

Exactly what I needed to return to this present moment

I only wish it was longer!

Great, Andy’s voice is very soothing.

Perfect 🙏🏻

That was very calming. I feel ready now for the day ahead. Thank you Andy for another wonderful meditation. 🙏❣️❣️

Loved this - thank you, Andy!

A divinely deep meditation for a special day💝🙏🏻💐🦋 Thank you for this wee journey into other precious realms of my consciousness, Andy💟✨💖

This meditation was exactly what I needed. What a beautiful, peaceful experience. Thank you, Andy, for sharing your wisdom and gentle guidance.

Lovely reset meditation - 🧘🏻 did this one in the bath after a very busy few days! Lovely 🥰

It looks like I love everything you do;) Thank you Andy!

I did this meditation while sitting outside. I entered a deep heavy state. Thank you for another great meditation Andy.

Nice… Me in the present moment. Right here. Right now.

Lovely meditation to lie in stillness. I completely switched off. Your voice is so gentle and nurturing. I’m off now to Fall Asleep Amongst The Stars 🌟🌟🌟 Thanks Andy 🙏💙🌟🕊️

This is a perfect partner with the insight timer thoughts of Leo posted this week . Great thanks

Left feeling calm and introspective - as if becoming blank and neutral - and one with presence. Thank you for creating another wonderful one.

Love this and I do remember it from your course! I will head back to revisit that wonderful course! Thanks Andy . Hope alls well with you and your family 💜💫🎵