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Mindful Senses

by James O'Sullivan

Rated
4
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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This short meditation is just right for busy days. It allows me to settle my mind and when practiced daily, it easily becomes my mental foundation.

MindfulnessMeditationBody ScanGroundingPresent MomentNon JudgmentMental HealthRelaxationSensory AwarenessNon Judgmental ObservationSound AwarenessBreathingBreathing AwarenessSensesSounds

Transcript

Sitting comfortably,

Find the natural balanced position of the body.

Ensure the spine is straight and the head is held erect.

Feel the weight of your feet on the floor,

The weight of your body in the chair,

The gentle pressure of your back against the support of the chair.

Gently close your eyes or you may open them if you prefer.

Become aware of where you are right now.

Be aware of any expectations or concerns that may be present in the mind or heart.

Right now you are only the observer.

They do not belong to you.

Let them go.

Pay attention to the soles of your feet as they are firmly planted on the floor.

Now allow the attention to pass over your body from the top of your head all the way down to the soles of your feet.

Observe any tensions that may be present and let them go.

Let all tensions flow from the body.

Feel your feet on the ground,

Your clothes on your skin,

The play of air on your face and hands.

If the eyes are open,

Simply see what is in sight.

Receive each form and color without judgment or comment.

Be aware of your sense of taste,

The sense of smell.

Be fully present here and now.

Feel the breath as it enters and leaves the body.

Don't interfere,

Just become aware.

Now be aware of hearing.

Allow the sounds come to the ears and let them pass.

Let the listening run right out to the furthest and most distant sounds.

Let the sounds rise and fall without comment or judgment of any kind.

Just listen and rest.

Don't go off in a dream.

No thinking is necessary.

With your body completely relaxed,

The mind is clear,

The heart open.

Just listen and rest in this great awareness for a few moments.

Meet your Teacher

James O'SullivanGalway, Ireland

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Recent Reviews

Clare

February 5, 2021

Thankyou Dr O Sullivan, I am rested and awake after this simple heart opening somatic practice. 🙏🏽☘️💚

Sandy

January 21, 2021

Wonderful start to my day. Thank you :)

Kathy

March 21, 2020

A beautiful & efficient exercise in mindfulness. Thank you!

Betty

October 29, 2018

Short and sweet Thank you

Kiranjit

October 26, 2018

Exactly what I needed !! Thank you ..

Heather

September 14, 2018

i am sharing this with others! great commanding loving voice so smooth and full of love. thank you for giving yourself to the great spirit to bring us some sweet precious moments!

Cynthia

August 15, 2018

A lovely lead into a long mindfulness experience. Thank you.

Redbadger

August 13, 2018

Perfect anytime of day or night to get centered.

Linda

June 6, 2018

Pleasant and soothing guidance. A meditation you could do anywhere anytime, even in a crowd. Thanks

LOUISE

February 14, 2018

Lovely voice! Calming.

Holly

January 17, 2018

Did the trick. Stopped a little abruptly though.

Sue

December 21, 2017

Very soothing. Thank you.

Oliver

December 13, 2017

Different and inspiring - thank you for sharing

Jimbo

October 12, 2017

Very well done, but it needs an indicator that it is over.

Lee

August 8, 2017

Good to relax. Thank you!

gemma

June 23, 2017

Thank you, much better second time.

Farrah

May 24, 2017

Champions our relationship with the senses

Jess

May 7, 2017

Absolutely amazing

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