Working With Emotions

In this meditation, drop into the body and attune to any subtle emotions that may be present. Explore placing attention on emotion and allowing as much space as needed. Practice letting the emotions be and staying connected as they may arrive, shift and change.

The foundation of this practice comes from the Satipaṭṭhāna Sutta (“Foundations of Mindfulness”), one of the earliest Buddhist texts. In it, the Buddha instructs practitioners to:
- Observe bodily sensations, feelings, mind states, and mental objects
- Know them as they are, clearly and directly
- Notice phenomena arising and passing away