Resilience After Job Loss Using A Mindful Nature Walk

This walking meditation is about next steps after losing a job. We filmed at Lake Bernard Frank in Rock Creek Park in Maryland, USA. Enjoy autumn lakeside footage on your treadmill, or guided meditation and music on a walk outside. A quick mindful nature walk may help you relieve stress, feel calmer, and enhance resilience.

Transcript

Today we have a walking meditation on job loss. Let's begin. As you begin walking, Set an intention for today's meditation. It can be something pertaining to your career. Or something else. Let's take three breaths together. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. And exhale. During this walking meditation, Breathe naturally. Observe your walking. Are you walking slowly? Or quickly. Which part of your feet touched the ground first? How does the rest of your body feel? You may be familiar with the Walt Whitman quote, I contain multitudes. What are your interests? What are you good at? How will you contribute to your community? You get to decide what the next chapter of your life looks like. Continue focusing on your walking. Pay attention to each step. As we end our meditation. Observe your surroundings. What does the air feel like on your skin? What do you see? What do you hear? During challenging times. We often have the opportunity for the most growth. Return to the intention you set earlier. Let's take three breaths as we end our walk together. Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale Inhale. Exhale. Thank you for meditating with me today. If you like. Continue walking on your own. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day.