Making Wise Decisions (Short Version)
This is a shorter version of the original Making Wise Decisions meditation. It is perfect for listeners who want to learn to check in with their mind, heart and gut before making decisions. A powerful meditation for anyone interested in aligning their daily decisions and actions with their values and beliefs.
Transcript
A warm welcome to you.
In today's meditation we shall explore the idea of making wise decisions by connecting with and listening to our mind,
Heart and gut.
So let us begin by taking a few moments now to find a comfortable position.
This may be seated or lying down,
Whatever feels right for you today.
Gently closing down your eyes if you like.
Giving yourself permission now to really settle in.
Remembering that it's okay to take this time for yourself.
Bringing your awareness now to your breath.
Noticing the feel of the air as it enters your nose and leaves your mouth.
Noticing the gentle rise and fall of your chest.
Noticing the soft expanse of your belly as the air flows in and out.
Allowing yourself to soften a little on each exhale as if your breath carries tension out of your body.
Surrendering to the rhythm of your breath.
Relaxing into the simplicity of this movement of being breathed.
Gently moving your attention now to your mind.
How does your mind feel?
Alert,
Busy,
Peaceful,
Sharp,
Fluid,
Foggy.
Just noticing now if you can breathe a sense of calm or spaciousness into your mind.
There is no need to try and stop your thoughts.
Just see if you can allow them to move in and out of your awareness a little more freely than usual.
Can you attend to your thoughts with curiosity and openness for a moment now?
Where are your thoughts taking you?
Perhaps back in time or off into the future.
Are you reminiscing,
Ruminating,
Worrying,
Planning or hoping?
How would you describe the tone of your thoughts?
Supportive,
Judgmental,
Optimistic,
Cautious.
Perhaps other words come to mind to describe your thoughts.
Are your thoughts old and familiar?
Voices you have heard before?
Or are they new thoughts?
How do they make you feel in your body?
How do they make you feel in your heart?
Taking a moment now to rest in the comfort of your breath.
Air flowing in,
Air flowing out.
It's simple movement.
We are not our thoughts.
We are the awareness that notices these thoughts.
There is no need to push our thoughts away.
When we attend to our thoughts with curiosity and openness,
They can ebb and flow like the tide.
A steady rhythm.
Bring your awareness now towards your gut,
Inviting you to breathe into this place of intelligence and wisdom.
If you could picture it in your mind,
I wonder what it would look like.
What words would you use to describe it?
Is it moving or is it still?
Does it feel moist or dry?
What color is it?
What texture?
Does it hold tension or is it relaxed?
Remembering there is no right or wrong,
We are just experimenting with connecting to this place inside us.
Can you allow your breath to soften this part of you?
Perhaps you can allow yourself a moment of gratitude for how your gut supports you night and day in the complex process of breaking down food,
Absorbing energy and nutrients.
Breathing in gratitude,
Breathing out gratitude.
Our gut sends us messages during our days.
It may tighten as a way of letting us know when we are feeling nervous or anxious.
It may tingle or flutter to signal our excitement or anticipation.
It may also reveal its deep intelligence when it hints to us that intuitively it knows something is not quite right.
I wonder how your gut communicates with you.
Opening up now to the possibility of hearing its whispers a little more in your day.
Moving our awareness now to our heart and the space around it.
The heart is intelligent,
It can sense,
Feel,
Learn and remember.
If it feels comfortable for you,
You may wish to rest your hand on or near your heart.
Inviting some gentle breaths into this space.
With each breath can you feel a softening.
Perhaps you can feel your heart beating,
Is it soft,
Strong,
Fast or slow?
Can you picture your heart in your mind?
What colour is it?
What texture?
Is it big or small?
Taking a moment now to notice any feelings or sensations that are present for you in your heart.
How does your heart feel today?
Strong,
Open,
Reserved,
Worried,
Shy.
Perhaps you don't feel much at all or no words come to mind.
Whatever your experience is,
This is okay.
Gently in your mind repeat these messages to your heart.
May I be aware of your presence.
May I receive your wisdom.
May I be guided by you.
Allow these words of connection to soak into you just as the earth soaks up summer rain.
Gently repeat again quietly in your mind.
May I be aware of your presence.
May I receive your wisdom.
May I be guided by you.
Perhaps now you can feel a warmth in your heart space.
This heart that feels deep love for your children.
Feeling grateful now for the capacity of your heart for feeling love,
Joy,
Devotion and delight.
Feeling grateful also for its capacity to feel pain and sadness and for its ability to heal.
Offering your heart a few grateful breaths.
Do you ever hear the callings of your heart?
Opening up now to hearing its wisdom as you move through your days.
Spending a few final moments now allowing the connection we have felt with our mind,
Gut and heart to move freely through our body with the gentle aid of our breath.
Tapping into your own wisdom now,
How will you connect more with these three centers of wisdom and intelligence as you move through your days?
Remembering now,
We are not our thoughts.
We are the awareness that notices these thoughts.
When we move through life with this awareness and an ability to connect with and listen to our heart and our gut,
We will make wise decisions that support our beliefs and values and lead us to a path of great happiness and well-being.
Taking a nice deep breath in and out.
Enjoying some gentle movement of your fingers and toes.
Feeling any other movement your body desires.
Finally you may open your eyes.
Life with this awareness.
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JJ
April 21, 2023
I absolutely love this meditation! It's my go-to whenever I need to relax and refocus. Flur's voice is incredibly soothing, and her progressive steps guide me through the meditation in a way that really sets my mindset for the rest of the day. What I appreciate most about this practice is how it helps me ground myself in the present moment. When I'm feeling anxious or overwhelmed, it's easy for my mind to race with distracting thoughts. But Flur's guidance gives me a clear path to release those thoughts and focus on my inner self, which helps me feel more centered and calm. I also find that Flur's tone and pace are really effective in creating a peaceful environment. Her voice is so gentle and calming, and it allows me to fully relax and connect with my inner self. This is crucial for achieving a deep level of meditation and accessing my inner wisdom and intuition. Overall, I would highly recommend this meditation to anyone who wants to reduce stress and cultivate inner peace. It's a fantastic tool for increasing focus and finding a sense of calm in a busy world. I make sure to incorporate it into my daily routine whenever possible, and I always feel the benefits afterwards.
Indrani
December 23, 2021
Thank you! What a unique meditative practice. Feel so much more connected & grounded, and especially with the gut. It's probably one of the most ignored "voices". Thank you so much.
Angela
March 24, 2021
Thank you. 🕉🙏🕉 This helped to center me.
Kimberly
November 30, 2020
Very relaxing. Helped me feel less anxious about a decision. Thank you 🦋
Lyne
March 31, 2020
Amazing, as always! Thank you for this beautiful moment of self-care ❤
Kelly
July 13, 2019
Thank you. Recently, you asked what gift meditation is giving me now. Your practices in particular are helping me quiet my mind and befriend my inner critic. As someone who spent a lifetime developing the mind, reason, and cognitive processing, I am grateful to you for helping my continued shift to my heart and gut, centers I spent much of my adult life willfully ignoring. Again, thank you. Blessings.
Jen
May 23, 2019
I thought it was beautiful and so useful. I did not want it to end. Much gratitude!
Donna
October 7, 2018
Great morning meditation, this has helped me a lot. Thank you 💜
Gary
June 20, 2018
ONCE AGAIN, this is another inspirational meditation. This app has brought so much life into this world and hope it continues helping people that are ready to open up and let go - and understand you are not alone #mentalhealthawareness
Kathlynne
June 15, 2018
Thank you once again my favourite teacher! I was completely synchronised with where you were and where you were going doing everything a millisecond before you actually said it. The breaths were sighs of gratitude and appreciation for wellbeing and inner wisdom. Your meditations always touch me deeply and change me towards personal growth.
Aviator
June 14, 2018
Wonderful - thanks !
Devon
June 14, 2018
This was fantastic. Good sound levels on voice and music. Very soothing, I will do his one again.
Charles
June 14, 2018
Thank you for this. I am missing my son in the midst of a divorce where my ex wife has a mental illness. She is trying to brainwash my son. Saying negative things that are not true about me. My heart was heavy and sad thinking of my son in the middle of this divoce. My son wants to stay with me. I hope he can come stay with me for good. We can spend more time with each other. Thank you for claiming my spirit. It really helped. Thank you!
Mary
June 14, 2018
Loved this! Thank you!
Marian
June 13, 2018
Lovely. Similar to her other meditation on this topic, but with a different focus. They complement each other. Her voice and music are so calming and centering. Really enjoyed this.
Jim
June 13, 2018
Thank you, that was just the connection of mind, heart, and gut that I needed. Namasté
Marilyn
June 13, 2018
Thank u, Fleur. Using this process helps ALOT w/decisions, large and small. Wish I’d learned it sooner but I’m so grateful 2have it now. 🙏🏽
Sharon
June 13, 2018
Thank you for the delightful and beautiful meditation! Love it! 💖🙏🏻