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Letting Go: Let Them Criticize — (Vipassana Series)

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Wat je zal leren

Letting Go: Guided Meditations for Choosing Yourself. Welcome to Letting Go, a meditation series designed to help you release the weight of others’ judgments and reconnect with your true self. In Meditation No. 1: Let Them Criticize, you’ll be gently guided to let go of criticism and the burden of others’ opinions. Using the ancient practice of Vipassana — deep insight meditation — you’ll cultivate mindful awareness of your breath (Anapanasati) to stay grounded in the present moment. Feel yourself become steady and calm with each inhale, and soften as you exhale, releasing what no longer serves you. This session features a healing tuning forks soundscape, specially chosen to soothe your nervous system, quiet mental noise, and bring energetic balance. Through focused breathing and compassionate witnessing, you’ll nurture a strong sense of inner worth that doesn’t depend on external validation. Learn to observe without absorbing, to let go without needing to explain or defend. This meditation is an act of self-love and empowerment — a quiet rebellion against shrinking to fit others’ expectations. Choose yourself, and in doing so, free yourself and those around you. Let your breath be your guide back to your calm, wise, and authentic voice. Let the breath lead you home. You can find the other parts of this Let Them Go series in the Courses section. Also, be sure to check out the 5-day Meditation Vipassana Course: Anapanasati Essentials for beginners, available in my profile (in playlists). It’s a comprehensive introduction to deep breath awareness and insight meditation to deepen your practice without music. If this course has helped you, consider sharing it with your friends. By doing so, you’re helping others dissolve ignorance and discover valuable knowledge that can truly make a difference. We’d also love for you to share your experience in the reviews — it helps build community and supports others on their journey. *You have the short version of this meditation in Premium Tracks section.

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Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Denis Nikulin is a dedicated meditation teacher and spiritual practitioner with over a decade of experience studying and practicing various mindfulness and insight traditions worldwide. He has participated in numerous Vipassana retreats and deeply explores ancient meditation texts, integrating their wisdom into accessible, contemporary practices....

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Introduction

Welcome, Dear Soul. This introduction invites you to prepare for a meditation experience designed to help reclaim inner freedom and peace amid criticism from others. In a world filled with swift judgments and harsh words, it’s common to feel entangled in the opinions and doubts of others. These external voices often shape how we see ourselves and respond to life’s challenges. Yet, this meditation offers a gentle way to step back, creating space within where those voices lose power, and calm steadiness can arise. Called “Let Them Criticize — Freeing Yourself from Others,” this practice encourages softening the hold of external judgment and resting in the unshakable foundation of your true self. Drawing on timeless wisdom—from Stoic philosophers to Buddhist teachings and Taoist insight—the meditation centers on the breath as a refuge and anchor. It guides you to observe criticism and the sensations it evokes without becoming overwhelmed, instead meeting them with kindness and self-compassion. Recognizing that criticism impacts us deeply, this practice supports building resilience, cultivating clarity, and embracing your inherent worth beyond external approval. As you prepare to begin, invite a gentle presence, settle into your posture, and open to the freedom that awaits within.

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Guided Meditation No. 1 (Full Version)

Welcome, Noble Soul. In this guided meditation, you are invited to find a comfortable seated or lying posture and gently bring your attention to the natural rhythm of your breath. There is no need to change your breathing—simply notice its flow and allow it to become your anchor to the present moment. As you breathe in, invite calmness and peace to fill your body. As you breathe out, imagine releasing the weight of criticism, judgment, and tension that others’ words may have placed on you. Through gentle breath awareness and silent affirmations such as “Their words do not define me” and “I am free from their judgments,” you cultivate a deep sense of inner freedom and self-acceptance. You’ll be guided to observe critical thoughts and feelings as passing clouds or leaves drifting on a stream, learning to witness without attachment or resistance. This meditation invites you to discover your breath as a refuge — a constant, nonjudgmental presence that grounds you beyond external opinions. Allow yourself to rest in this safe space of calm, reclaiming your strength and peace. Return anytime you need to reconnect with your own steady, wise center. Breathe in calm. Breathe out freedom. *You have the short version of this meditation in the Premium Tracks section.

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