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Simply Being - Relaxation & Presence

by Mary Maddux

Rated
4.5
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
2.1m

Enjoy easy, open awareness with this 5 minute meditation from our Simply Being app. You will be guided to experience the essence of meditation, becoming full present and relaxed. Five minutes is all it takes!

RelaxationPresenceAwarenessMeditationPresent MomentThoughtsAcceptanceBody AwarenessPresent Moment AwarenessThought ObservationNon ResistanceEmotional AcceptanceBody Sensations AwarenessBreathingBreathing Awareness

Transcript

Let's begin by finding a comfortable position.

And now close your eyes.

This is a time to do nothing and simply be.

Letting go of everything that you've been doing.

Letting go of everything you think you need to do.

Simply be aware of what's going on right now in this moment.

Naturally with the eyes closed,

The awareness settles down somewhat.

You may be more aware of what's going on within you.

Thoughts,

Emotions,

Sensations in the body.

Simply noticing all of that without trying to change anything.

Without resisting anything.

There may be lots of thoughts going on.

It doesn't matter.

Don't resist thoughts.

Don't try to push them out.

And also don't follow them.

Just let them go the way they come.

Effortlessly.

Simply be aware of what's going on.

Not having to label it or evaluate it.

Whatever is happening is just perfect.

It's not a matter of what you're doing.

It's just a matter of being aware of what's going on.

Or evaluate it.

Whatever is happening is just perfect.

So letting go of any resistance.

Letting go of any attempt to change anything.

This is a time to simply be.

Perhaps there are some emotions present.

Just allowing them to be there.

Not resisting them.

Letting them be felt fully.

Noticing what's happening in your body.

The sensations you feel.

Notice the breath moving in and out of your nose.

Simply aware of everything that's going on.

Without resisting anything.

Simply being.

Simply being.

Now it's time to finish this meditation.

Take some time to become more active.

When you're ready,

Open your eyes.

Meet your Teacher

Mary MadduxUSA

4.5 (107 102)

Recent Reviews

Bob.Loblaw

August 16, 2025

Loved it. Fun, challenging, and the right amount of time for starters like me

Sherry

November 8, 2024

Wonderful way to expel some energy before I begun my wind down for the night . Most relaxation meditations I find are meant for sleep. Happy to have found it. Thanks so much. πŸ™πŸΌ

Emma

August 1, 2024

Very effective, quick meditation! This took me deeper than some 10+ minute practices have in the past. Thank you, Mary! πŸ™πŸ»

Lori

June 2, 2024

Your silky voice in the silence is sublime. Thank you. ❀️

Cynthia

March 25, 2024

Sweet, simple and just right for what I needed. Gratitude. πŸ™

beth

February 20, 2024

A short but sweet moment to focus on just being and relax into the present moment. Thank you, Mary. πŸ™πŸ€

Cristina

January 31, 2024

Simple, short, perfect meditation to quickly reorient to center. Thank you! πŸ’•βœ¨

Kayla

January 18, 2024

This guided meditation really helped me relax without experiencing the pressure of trying to control my thoughts. I was able to stay on the present and give myself grace.

Sarena

December 22, 2023

Perfect. Connect to peace and calm in a bite sized period. Thank you. πŸ™

Ivan

November 25, 2023

A short but great guided meditation to let go of things and to become one with the presence

Sandy

November 10, 2023

Thank you, I loved that. Chose this because there is was no music - I like to choose my own.

L

November 6, 2023

Very good β€˜just be’ meditation. I have a lot more peace afterwards. Thank you for the guidance.

Chris

September 28, 2023

Short yet grounding, perfect when you have little time but still want to check in with your body.

Krystle

July 1, 2023

Very calm, and allows us to connect back to our body.

Annie

June 15, 2023

Short, sweet, the perfect little pause I needed in my day.

Jerry

May 28, 2023

Nicely paced short piece of meditation to return to awareness and step away from busyness.

Cristina

April 27, 2023

Very nice: short and simple. No music to distract me. Great for a 5 minute break!

Wendy

April 16, 2023

Wow! I recognize this meditation and your voice from an app β€œSimply Being” that I used years ago. It took me back to a different place and time. 😊

Benjamin

April 13, 2023

A wonderful, guided quick meditation break. Perfect. Thank you.

Oona

April 4, 2023

Just a nice little meditation as I was looking for

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