Simply Be (extended version)

This is a slightly longer version of something I produced a year or so ago. It's been played a lot on Insight Timer, and by far the most common request in comments was for a longer version. The purpose of this track was to be a very brief meditation to check in during the day, let go, and Simply Be. The first was under two minutes long. This one runs for 4.17 and so for those who wanted a little more, whilst still having the short 'do-able' mindfulness reminder during a busy day, I hope that this is helpful.

Transcript

Take a moment to simply be.

Step back from the thoughts in your head and simply be.

Step away from your tendency to plan,

To schedule and simply be.

Take a deep breath in through your nose,

Hold it and release your breath.

And with it,

Release the tension that is building up in your body.

Take a moment to step back from your anxieties and your fears and simply be.

Take a deep breath in through your nose,

Hold it and release the breath.

And with it,

Release your fears,

Your concerns,

Your anxieties and simply be.

Take a moment to step back from the physical sensations in your body,

Discomfort,

Pain,

Aches and simply be.

Take a deep breath in through your nose,

Hold it and release the breath.

And with it,

The tension,

The aches,

The discomfort in your body and simply be.

Take a moment to focus.

Not on tomorrow,

Not on yesterday,

Not on where you will be in five minutes from now,

But on now,

On the flow of breath into and out of your body and rest peacefully in this moment of simply being.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Reviews

After the short version I said I would have liked it a bit longer and here we are!

Lovely meditation. Had to have the volume on max for some reason.

This was really helpful and good for when you don't have a lot of time.

The bird calls in the background added to a very relaxing moment. Thank you

Perfect! A nice calming meditation, short... but not too short, and sweet.

So awesome and deeply grateful for your dedication to these meditation practices. I appreciate you and all that you give to this community. Thank you!

Not bad. Longer version good. Not cringey but truthful and literal. Good audio.

I had a very frustrating day. I appreciate this quick meditation to help bring me back to the present moment. I’m still a bit off-kilter, but not as bad as I was a few minutes earlier. Thank you so much!

I love the gentle sounds of the pigeon and the crow in the background! A brief moment of timelessness in a full day. Thank you

Thank you 🙏🏻, I simply love your meditation 🧘‍♂️. Will be using more often during the day.❤️

So calm and in the moment, incredible! It brings me back to myself. I would love a longer version also. thank you!

Liked this meditation a lot 🙏🏾

Such a nice way to relax. Thank you

Very helpful. Thank you.

I thoroughly love the simplicity of your session. Do you offer an extended--------- extended version... I would be deeply interested to experience it.
With heartfelt thanks
Jojanneke

Simple, brief & grounding. Thank you!

Breath of fresh air much needed. Thank you Scott

Really like the simplicity no over thinking ! Take Care 🙏

My favourite quick go to before or after work to release tension and old stale energy.

I feel so grateful for this 4 minutes of simple be. Thank you very much for this gem.