Five-Minute Meditation

This five minute meditation is designed so that it can be "fitted into the cracks" in your day. It offers you a way to take a brief step back from your daily activities so that you can strengthen your mindfulness during the day.

Transcript

First of all just becoming aware,

What is your experience right now?

So you can begin with your experience of the outside world,

Just noticing the sense of space around you,

In front of you,

Behind,

To the sides,

Above and below.

Noticing the sounds arising within that space.

Noticing any light that's reaching your eyes through your closed eyelids.

Aware of any sound arising in the space around you,

Or arising from your own body.

And just accepting those sounds.

Being aware of what's arising within you.

Sensations arising from the body.

Feelings.

Thoughts.

And just allowing those to be.

Accepting whatever is arising.

And beginning now to pay more attention to the sensations of your breathing.

Any sensations whatsoever within the body connected with the process of breathing in and out.

The sensations may be in the belly,

The chest,

The back,

Shoulders,

Arms,

Hands,

Head.

Anywhere in the body.

And if the mind wanders,

That's perfectly normal,

It's just what happens.

We simply bring our attention back to the breathing with kindness,

With patience.

And now expanding your awareness beyond the breathing into the whole body.

Noticing sensations arising all over.

Noticing how you're feeling now.

Being aware of what the mind is doing.

Whether it's contracted or expansive,

Dull or bright,

Busy or calm.

And beginning to reconnect once again with the world around you.

The space.

Light.

The sun.

And then when you feel ready,

Beginning to move the body gently.

And finally allowing the eyes to open.

Reviews

Love this short meditation, thank you 🙏 It’s perfect for when I’m pushed for time but still makes me feel calm and centred.

A very useful break in my routine, thank you for sharing this 🙏🏻🙏🏻

Nice refreshing short break to regenerate! Thank you! 🙏

Perfectly peaceful, calming voice and lovely connection. Thank you 🥰

Wonderful way to start my day. I'm going to return to this little gem.

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For people with ADHD
This is perfectly suited
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Great for beginners and a nice short pause for a busy day. Thank you 😊

Perfect, thank you for sharing. You voice, pace (& no music) just what I needed. Thanku 🙏🥰

Great! Thanks for a quick return to present. Wish I could have stayed longer

Neat! I did benefit from this brief and gentle meditation. Thank you 🙏

Led right into awareness-so useful for a quick regrounding. Thank you!

I almost fell asleep to that so calming love it kind regards catey💕

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Thank you . In 5 minutes I connected externally ang internally with your voice guiding me

Effective, concise, pleasing. Thank you🙏🏻

Very calming, soothing, wonderful meditation, beautiful voice

Short but useful.

Lovely, thank you.

Lovely. Perfect quick start to my day. Thank you.

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