Find a position that speaks to you at ease.
You can sit or lie down.
If you choose to sit,
Letting the spine be upright in a dignified yet relaxed position.
If in case you choose to lie down,
Just letting the body be long,
The arms resting by your sides.
For the next 10 minutes,
We'll begin by settling.
Than resting in the quiet within.
And at the end,
Just simply being.
Nothing to get right.
Just letting this time be yours.
Now if it's comfortable gently closing the eyes or softening the gaze.
Taking one slow breath in.
.
.
And then letting that go.
And another.
In and out.
Just letting the breath be as it is.
Now feeling the support beneath you.
Either the chaired cushion or the bed.
Just noticing the earth under your feet,
Holding you.
There may be sounds that are coming and going.
There may be thoughts that are also coming and going and just letting them just for these few minutes that you've chosen to be here.
And if any time the mind has wondered,
As it would be because that's what minds do,
This is perfectly alright.
Because the moment you notice You're already back.
Each return is the practice.
And if at any point you feel the body needing to adjust a little just mindfully choosing to follow that movement.
Maybe even choosing a gentle rocking if it helps.
Maybe even placing a hand or two on your heart.
Just swaying and rocking.
While the support beneath you holds you.
This too can also be a part of it.
And of any time.
You may notice outside.
Life keeps moving.
Plans can change.
Things can happen.
People can come and go.
Some days are full.
Some days can be hard.
But you have this moment with you.
And noticing what's inside.
Maybe you'll notice.
A more quieter place,
Or maybe not.
Maybe it's just a neutral place.
Maybe there's a place inside.
That is.
Not affected by the outside,
Just to be still.
Maybe for you.
That's the tip of your fingers or your nails.
Maybe.
.
.
Something you have not noticed before.
Of the side of your knees.
Maybe it's the back of your neck.
Whatever that part is,
Maybe just noticing.
And maybe that peace is also outside.
Through a gentle word.
A wonderful sunset.
Are a cool breeze Maybe it was already here.
Maybe this piece isn't something that needs to be created.
Maybe it isn't something too far away.
Maybe it has been always been here.
Underneath the busyness.
Underneath the noise.
Just waiting to be noticed.
And maybe choosing to rest here.
Not making anything happen.
Just resting.
Just noticing.
Just breathing.
And perhaps if you have not done so,
Noticing where this quiet is felt,
Maybe now it's in in the belly.
Or in the breath.
Or maybe simply as a sense of space.
Connecting with it in these few seconds of silence.
And noticing too where Peace may not be resting just yet.
Maybe the chest feels a little tight.
Maybe the jaw is holding on.
Maybe the shoulders,
The hands,
Or the belly.
A little bit tighter.
And choosing one place.
And offering it a little softening.
In whatever way feels natural for you.
You may simply feel it.
By letting the breath move gently through that place and maybe sensing it loosen even slightly.
You might picture it loosening.
And even perhaps spreading warmth there,
Or a soft light.
Or a little more space opening around it.
Or you might say something gently to that part,
Like.
.
.
It's okay.
You can rest now.
Softening.
Not needing to force anything.
Just noticing.
Noticing as the body softens.
The quiet may have a little more space to be felt.
And if some part doesn't soften,
That's alright too.
Perhaps peace isn't found by getting rid of what feels unpeaceful.
Perhaps it's found.
Right in the middle of it.
Right now,
Nothing needs to change.
We can just rest here.
With all of it.
And if it feels right.
Gently letting go of the practice,
Letting go of the words,
Letting go of even trying to feel any kind of peace or peacefulness.
Just this breath.
The only one happening now.
Just simply being.
You stayed,
And your day might be full and busy,
And that matters a lot.
Carrying this peace with you into whatever comes next.
And you can return to it anytime.
One breath is enough.
