
Surrender To The Silence Within
by davidji
There's only one way to quiet our mind and that's accessing the space between our breaths, the space between are thoughts, the space between our words.
Transcript
Hello,
This is davidji and welcome to today's meditation.
As we move throughout the world each day,
It's easy to feel overwhelmed.
60,
000 to 80,
000 thoughts each day pouring into our heads.
All of our conversations of the past and potential interactions flowing through us,
Distracting us,
Overwhelming us.
The mind swirls in every moment and there's truly only one way to settle it down.
And that's by accessing the space between our breaths,
The space between our thoughts,
The space between our words.
Each time we do access that space of stillness and silence,
We settle down just a little bit more.
Yoga citta vritti naroda,
Oneness is the progressive quieting of the fluctuations of the mind.
By surrendering to the stillness and silence that rests within,
By surrendering to our most unconditioned self,
We access a place that is pure and whole and perfect.
And when we come back into the world,
We're carrying just a little piece of bliss,
A little piece of peace and that allows each word,
Thought and action that we express to have just a little more patience,
Kindness,
Relaxation.
It also allows us to respond rather than react,
For all of our actions to be purposeful rather than knee-jerk.
So let's get comfortable,
Let's access that space together.
Let's close our eyes and take a long,
Slow,
Deep breath in and gently let that go.
And in this moment where there's nothing else to do and nowhere else to be,
Allow your shoulders to soften,
Allow your jaw to unclench,
Allow your body to just melt just for this moment.
Yes,
The thoughts are still there,
But simply by following our breath in right now,
Breathe in and witness the breath as it comes in and as it flows out.
We can drift from the past,
From the future,
Into the present,
Which is pure and whole and peaceful.
Just by taking a breath here and there and witnessing it,
Observing it,
It takes us back to this sacred,
Precious,
Present moment.
Let's go there right now.
Feel yourself soften,
Feel your mind relax.
Allow all the thoughts that swirl into you to just move right through.
Treat them like clouds,
You be unconcerned,
Let them come,
Let them go,
As you follow your breath in and out.
As you exhale,
Feel yourself unload all the weight you've carried into this moment.
Let's do it together,
Long,
Slow,
Deep breath in and release everything.
Feel yourself getting lighter,
Do it again.
And let it go.
Your breath is the key to releasing the heaviness that weighs on you throughout the day,
Clouding your thoughts,
Impacting your words and inspiring your actions.
When we can come from a place of stillness and silence before we act,
We can flow through the world with greater grace and greater ease.
And let's take it a little bit deeper right now by drifting into stillness and silence together.
We'll use the mantra,
Om Shanti Ananda.
Om Shanti Ananda.
Shanti is Sanskrit for peace.
Ananda is Sanskrit for bliss.
And Om is the universal vibration that heralds our oneness,
Our connection.
Om Shanti Ananda.
By silently repeating the mantra,
Om Shanti Ananda,
You will disconnect from thoughts.
You will disconnect from all activity.
And you may notice that you drift back to thoughts or hear sounds or feel sensations in your physical body.
That's all okay.
Those are the things that happen when we meditate.
But as soon as we realize we're not repeating Om Shanti Ananda,
Ever so gently drift back to it.
I'll watch the time.
And when you hear me ring the chime,
Just sit gently with your eyes closed.
So let's begin.
You you you you you you you you you oh shanti ananda sit gently and let the stillness and silence settle in you and now take a long slow deep breath in and let that go let's do that one more time long slow deep breath in and gently release and let's seal this inner peace this pure bliss this oneness by chanting the hymn of the universe Aum just one time together take a long slow deep breath in Aum and when it feels comfortable you can slowly open your eyes you can look around at the tens of thousands who you've shared this collective consciousness with feel that peace feel that bliss you've connected to your most divine self and now as you move through the world throughout the day there will be just a little more stillness a little more silence in your thoughts your words and your actions when you find yourself feeling overwhelmed close your eyes take a deep breath in and say Aum,
Shanti,
Ananda and when you open your eyes you'll be reminded of this peace so you can move through the world with greater grace and greater ease from the sweet spot of the universe this is davidji wishing you an amazing day of Aum,
Shanti,
Ananda I'll see you in the gap Namaste
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Recent Reviews
Connie
November 17, 2025
I've been disconnected from David Ji and this wonderful app. I am so grateful and I cried happy tears this morning because I was here. Thank you.πππ½π
Laura
November 12, 2025
Amazing meditation! Excellent way to start my way. I aways feel calmer after a meditation with Davidji.
Bethany
October 23, 2025
Thank you for guiding me into a space I need to access. David Ji, you are a true master. Om Shanti Ananda.
Claire
October 17, 2025
A beautiful sense of peacefulness now washes over me.
Diane
October 14, 2025
A funny thought: Iβm wearing my c-pap mask as I lie here for a nap. And Iβm breathing as davidji instructes, Fighting the flow of the air being forced down my mouth to exhale deeply π
Isabeau
October 3, 2025
This meditation validates my craving for silence. Very soothing and healing. Thank you
Shauna
September 4, 2025
Thanks so much Davidji. I felt so scattered this morning and now I feel ready for this fabulous day!
Jeff
August 31, 2025
So inspiring. Helped me feel present and content. I love the feeling of connecting with stillness
Tesla
August 9, 2025
π«Άπ»πthank you ,your words go straight to my sou!
Fab
August 6, 2025
This is a modern sage in his flow, such a soothing and grounding way to start the day.
Shannon
July 29, 2025
So peaceful. I feel amazing after that one. Thank you.
Jean
July 17, 2025
Thank you, Davidji. I have missed our time together.
Karen
July 13, 2025
This guided me to a deep place of peace which I deepened and stayed in for a long time afterwards, thank you π
Katia
July 3, 2025
Always so good to follow your voice and guidance. Thank you π
Char-lee
June 26, 2025
Thank you truly grateful your voice is extremely southing and I appreciate your meditation I find peace of body mind and soul and gratitude for all that I am and all that I have when I meditate with you.
Gloria
June 19, 2025
This meditation was blissful. Thank you. I will definitely be repeating it.
Laura
June 9, 2025
Fantastic! Guides you to understand how to find peace within silence, and how to tune out distractions. Peace is within each second and is always accessible to us. Thank you David!
Lotte
June 7, 2025
I loved this meditation. It felt deeply relaxing. Thank you π
Stephanie
May 30, 2025
Thank you dear Davidji π I love your meditations - the calm, energy and focus β¨
Sailaja
May 19, 2025
Thank you for guiding me to this everlasting connection with the universe ππΌ
