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Simply Being - 20 Minute Version

by Mary Maddux

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Meditation
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Many people have requested a longer version of our Simply Being meditation โ€” here it is! Enjoy easy, open awareness. You will be guided to experience the essence of meditation, becoming full present and relaxed. You do not need to label anything. Just allow whatever arises to be in your awareness.

MeditationAwarenessPresent MomentRelaxationLetting GoNon JudgmentNon ResistanceEffortless MeditationMind WanderingThought ObservationEmotional AwarenessPresent Moment AwarenessOpen AwarenessBody SensationsBody Sensation Observation

Transcript

Let's begin this meditation with the intention of letting go of everything.

This is a time to simply be.

Take some time to find a comfortable position.

And now close your eyes.

Quite naturally,

When you close your eyes,

The attention starts to go within.

Simply notice what you're experiencing right now.

Thoughts come,

Emotions are present.

There are sensations in the body,

Pleasant and unpleasant.

And you may be aware of what's going on around you,

Hearing noises.

Simply being aware of what you experience without trying to do anything about it.

There's nothing you have to do now.

Simply be aware of what's happening without trying to change anything,

Without resisting anything.

Quite naturally,

You're aware of what's going on.

Sometimes the mind may wander off in thoughts.

Doesn't matter.

Just easily bring it back to the meditation.

Don't resist thoughts,

And yet don't follow a train of thought.

Let thoughts go the way they come,

Effortlessly.

Just be easily aware of what's happening,

Not minding the mind's commentaries.

There's nothing you have to do right now.

You can let go of everything you think you need to do,

All of the things that your mind is working on.

Just let it all go.

The natural flow of life brings us thoughts,

Feelings,

Sensations,

All sorts of experiences.

Not resisting anything,

Not holding on to anything.

Simply being.

What are you experiencing right now,

In this moment?

You don't have to label it or name it.

Simply notice.

You don't have to make any effort to notice.

It happens quite naturally,

Spontaneously,

Continuing with an easy,

Open awareness of what's happening right now.

When the mind has wandered,

Doesn't matter.

Just easily bring it back to whatever is happening in the moment.

Easy,

Open awareness of what is happening.

Whenever you notice some resistance to what is happening,

Whenever you notice an attempt to change anything,

Just let that go.

Simply be.

Whatever is happening is just perfect.

There's no right or wrong experience in this meditation.

Simply being.

Letting everything be just as it is.

Letting yourself be just as you are.

Naturally experiencing whatever is happening.

Letting go of resistance.

Letting go of effort.

Simply being.

Noticing what you're experiencing right now.

Your thoughts are part of what you're experiencing.

Not trying to push them out,

But not following the meaning of thoughts.

Awareness of emotions,

Sensations,

Sounds.

Letting go of the stories of the mind.

Sometimes you may notice a sense of urgency about what you think you need to do.

Simply feel that and let go of the thoughts about it.

There's nothing you need to do now.

Sink into the luxury of simply being.

Sometimes resistance may come.

You may notice yourself trying to change things.

Trying to be different.

That's fine.

Just let that go when you notice it happening.

No right or wrong way to do this meditation.

Whatever spontaneously happens is just right.

Letting yourself be.

Letting it all be just as it is.

What is being experienced right now in this moment?

Letting go of labels,

Evaluations.

Simply be aware of what is happening.

Simply being.

Letting yourself relax into this time of doing nothing.

Simply being aware of what's happening right now.

Easy,

Open awareness of what's being experienced in this moment,

And this moment,

And this moment.

There's nothing you have to do now.

Letting go of any attempt to make something happen.

Be easily aware of whatever is happening right now.

Easy,

Open awareness of everything that's being experienced.

Now it's time to end the meditation.

Take your time to come out slowly.

Stretch,

Move around a bit.

And then when you feel ready,

You can open your eyes.

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Recent Reviews

Sabine

September 19, 2025

Delicious...๐Ÿงก๐Ÿ™

Josh

April 19, 2025

Hypnotic voice. Simple, concise, profound. Thanks. ๐Ÿ™

Santi

January 4, 2025

So gentle :)

Paul

December 8, 2024

A very calming and mindful session.

Bradley

November 4, 2024

A steady calming voice with great spacing. Thank you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ

Kerri

August 19, 2024

I fell into total relaxation. Your voice so calming. For me the idea of just 'being' very remote as I've been a do er all my 68 years. Now I've decided to rest before it's too late I'm determined to become a proficient 'be er'. Thank you for spurring me forward on this new and exciting journey inward.

Ana

April 21, 2024

Very gentle and soothing guidance. Thank you, Mary! ๐Ÿ™

Lois

March 15, 2024

Thanks ๐Ÿ™

Paramita

March 10, 2024

Open awarenes meditation with enough space between instructions. It calms and soothes me.

Peggy

February 7, 2024

I love all of Mary's meditations โค๏ธ

Deirdre

December 16, 2023

Lovely open awareness meditation. Thank you! ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Christian

October 3, 2023

Love Mary!! Was introduced to her many moons ago.. Meditation Oasis.. I believe it was called .. pre insight timer.. was my first guided meditation experience. She has a calm , soothing voice that I'll never forget. Thank you Mary for being a big part of the beginning of my meditation journey ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜ƒโ˜ฎ๏ธ๐Ÿ•‰๏ธ

Lucas

August 30, 2023

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Bob

August 14, 2023

Perfect 20 minute meditation!

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