Please find a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit undisturbed.
Gently close your eyes and take a few deep breaths,
Allowing your body to settle into a state of calm.
Let your attention rest on the natural flow of your breath.
Observe the inhalation and exhalation,
Feeling the sensation of each breath entering and leaving your body.
Bring to your mind your highest intentions for this practice.
Now,
Shift your awareness to the silence that surrounds you.
Embrace the stillness,
The absence of sound.
Let it wash over you like a soothing wave,
Creating a space for deep reflection.
In this profound silence,
Notice any thoughts that arise.
Instead of engaging with them,
Simply let them pass like leaves drifting down a stream.
Return your focus to the quietude that envelops you.
As you sit in this serene silence,
Become aware of the subtle sensations in your body.
Feel the contact points between your body and the support beneath you.
Notice any area of tightness or ease,
And allow them to be without judgment.
With each passing moment,
Sink deeper into the silence.
Let it become a canvas for self-discovery,
A space where insights may naturally arise.
Trust the process of simply being present without the need for analysis or interpretation.
Now,
Expand your awareness to the spaciousness within your mind.
Observe the gaps between your thoughts.
These are the intervals of pure awareness.
So rest in this spacious silence,
Allowing it to nourish your inner being.
Continue to sit in silence,
Giving yourself the space to reflect and absorb the tranquility of the present moment.
As we conclude this practice,
Taking some deeper breaths and inviting some movement in our body.
Now gently open your eyes and carry the essence of this silence with you throughout your day.
Embrace the beauty of the silent spaces within and around you.