Mindful Minute: Quietude (Silence And Gratitude)

This 2 minute guided practice provides instruction for entering a space of stillness, deep gratitude and mindfulness of the present moment. After this practice, the listener can continue to notice silence with gratitude for as long as they wish. With perseverence of practice, you will be opened up to heightened awareness, deep relaxation and inner peace.

Transcript

Hi,

This is Barbara Battilotti of Be Alive and Well,

And today's meditation is quiet to a blend of quiet and gratitude.

If it's possible to turn off anything that is producing sound,

Please do that now.

This will be for just a few minutes.

So silent your phone or any other notification signals.

Turn off any music or ambient surrounding sounds.

And then fall still.

Stop whatever you're doing.

Close your eyes if it's safe to do so and take some nice full deep breaths.

And if your eyes need to be opened,

Then let your vision rest on something pleasing and soften your focus.

If your eyes are closed,

Allow them to relax even more.

Now become aware of the sounds within the space or room you are in.

Allow for detachment.

Just observe what sounds are in your environment.

Maybe you become aware of sounds outside of the room or space that you're in.

And maybe there's a brief moment of silence.

Take this moment to appreciate your ability to hear.

Appreciate how taking a minute to be aware of sound or even silence can guide you into the present moment.

Maybe this little meditation relaxed or refreshed you.

Feel free to open your eyes.

You can turn the sounds back on and enjoy the rest of your day.

This is Barbara Battilotti with the Meditation Minute.

Thank you for listening.

Reviews

Thank you for the reset.

Thank you ❤️ (in portuguese language quietude means stillness)

Thank you, i have alot going on, and thought to calm my squirrel headed thinking, and it was restorative. Thanks for being here. Peace, Love n Cheer!

Nice and simple moment of quiet.🙏

Nice short meditation

A great pause. Short and sweet.

I was walking outside, and so I couldn't turn sounds off. But, this is still nice as a mini breather.

I really needed this meditation today...Namaste🙏🏽

Wonderful. Thank you.

Focus is on silence and hearing. Lovely short meditation.

Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Hi Barbara happy new year I hope you have a beautiful day and namaste

Ah quietude. Luv it. Always have. Thx.

sometimes this is about all i can
begin to do as far as a meditation goes...
so i’m grateful that i don’t have to
judge my restlessness and just stop
breathe & reflect on my surroundings
just for a couple minutes- so thank
you -Barbara- you have a nice warm voice and genuine intention of goodness - God bless
all.

"My soul doth magnify the Lord", came to mind at the end of this meditation! Namasté!❤

Thank you for the inspiring message

Very helpful! Thank you!