Meeting The Mind Like Water

The mind naturally shifts between moments of stillness and movement. This mindfulness meditation invites you to notice the changing nature of your thoughts while using the breath as a steady anchor. As thoughts arise, you are encouraged to observe whether you become attached to certain storylines or push others away, gently returning to the experience of breathing each time. Through the imagery of a quiet lake and a flowing waterfall, the practice offers a compassionate way to meet whatever is present without judgment. The meditation concludes by releasing all observations and resting in open awareness. This recording comes from a live Journey You Own Meditation Gathering, so natural pauses and references to shared practice may be present.

Transcript

So let's begin by noticing the breath. The experience of the breath as it enters your nostrils. The rise and fall of the shoulders. Feel the weight of your body. As you're seated, With each breath, Noticing how you're grounded by both the seat and the earth below you. Let go of any thoughts, Concerns. That you might have and allow the space and the ground to support you. Notice the experience of the body breathing. This is an invitation to become more curious to the breath. Or letting go of thoughts as they arise. As thoughts arise, Notice if there are some that you are attached to. Perhaps the storyline that you're following. Or others that you push away. And when you notice that, Return to the breath. If your mind is still and clear. Like a silent lake. Rest in that open awareness. If you notice that your mind is turbulent, Perhaps like a waterfall. Notice where your thoughts are flowing. And notice the experience of. Being with your thoughts or the stillness in your body. Maybe feel the energy of that. The breath. In your eyes, In your hands. And now let go of all observations of thoughts. Any attachment or pushing away of thoughts. Allow yourself to sit. And open awareness.