Rest And Reset

The 15 minute Rest & Reset series is a practical, workplace or anytime tool, for when you need a quick reminder of truth. This guided meditation is focused on Choice. We all have the choice to approach each day with the mindset we so choose. Allow yourself to believe in the beauty of the present moment and appreciate the connectedness of all. When we appreciate that which is around us, we are able to find gratitude and contentment in all areas of being.

Transcript

Somehow it feels like paradise Wisdom Of these of the ages flow through me.

Hello and welcome to this 15 minute rest and reset session.

This is mindfulness facilitator Jeanne Johnson.

For the next few moments together we'll engage in a mindfulness practice focused on choice.

Let's begin by getting completely comfortable in your seated or reclined posture in a relatively low noise environment where you can allow the eyes to rest now.

Either closed or softly gazing downward.

For future practice sessions to make the most of our time together.

You might consider already having gotten completely comfortable before pushing play on your app.

For now,

To more fully shift our awareness into the practice and to help engage the body's relaxation response.

Please take three slow deep breaths with me.

On each inhale,

We'll briefly hold at the top.

And on each exhale,

Allow the natural sighing sound to be released.

Let's begin.

Inhale.

Completely filling the lungs.

And hold.

Completely emptying the lungs.

Again,

Inhale.

And hold at the top.

Once more.

Inhale,

Slowly and deeply,

Completely filling the lungs.

And holding at the top.

And exhale.

Continuing to breathe slowly and deeply.

I believe in life and in the self contained infinity of the present moment.

All that I am exists intimately connected to the infinite.

What was has passed.

Here and now what remains as memory shapes my perspective and ways I choose.

I have the innate ability to choose how I allow my experiences to shape and change me.

What is true for me is true for everyone and is also true for you.

You have the innate ability to choose how you allow your experiences to shape and change you.

Let's pause for reflection here and choose.

What lessons are you extracting from recently passed experiences and what choices will you make differently in the future?

Let's pause for reflection here and choose.

Bell.

Bell.

And now pause in gratitude for what you now know and your own ability to make better choices.

And if you also choose,

Rewire and replace.

Begin to trade or transcend the lingering negative feelings surrounding your experience with a new found strength and confidence of what you now know.

This step may naturally inspire forgiveness.

Use your own discernment here.

You will know when to let it go.

Pay particular attention to any shifts in perspective,

Especially to if you begin to feel that what you gained outweighs what may have been lost.

Bell.

Bell.

Bell.

You're doing exceptionally well in your practice.

Now reward yourself with these next five minutes of sound massage.

Use this time to reinforce your choices.

Engage your imagination,

Envision and embody all the positives that may result from your new choice and perspective.

Take a deep,

Full breath to help relax more deeply.

The sound massage begins now.

Bell.

Bell.

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Remember,

Your very next step is more important than the last.

Now I leave you with own,

Intending that the sound energy might also help to reinforce your choice,

Your resiliency and your resolve.

Bell.

Thank you for participating in this 15 minute rest and reset with Jeanne Johnson.

Reviews

Wonderful pacing. The singing at the beginning was great!

Thank you.

Beautiful meditation, exceeded my expectations and I feel much less angst about my looking to-do. So grateful to have a moment back to myself❤️

I’m ready for the rest of my day. I was pleasantly surprised hearing sounds. I’ve responded well to this type of practice. Thank you.

That took me to a deep and restful place. Thank you 💕

Just what I needed

that was just what I was looking for, the sound massage at the end was wonderful! thank you

That was beyond beautiful and exactly what I needed. Your words were perfect to bring up what I need to focus on and your voice is so lovely whether it's singing, talking, or chanting! The bowls were great. Thank you Genie ❤️

Thank you Genie! That sound massage at the end was absolutely blissful.

Beautiful, powerful, and true

Thank you times a million Genie! Your voice felt like home and made my day. The sound healing was lovely and I actually kept rewinding it over and over at the end because I didn’t want it to end! I’d love if you uploaded a longer sound bath like that, with the affirmations and time to process thoughts and emotions as you did. So grateful for your time and energy to bring in light to the world. Namaste friend 🙏🏽

Just what I needed to pick me up and have energy for my next steps. Thank you!

Very relaxing. I loved the space given to reflect on “recent past events” and what can be learned from them. Savvy!

Great meditation. Thank you. ❤️

Great practice for integrating changes in mindset! Loved it and feel rested.

This was beautifully relaxing and restorative. Than k you.

Totally loved this! Bookmarked.❤️

Wonderful, thank you! ✨

Perfect for me. 😊
Nice initial breathing, suitable pace, soothing voice. Amazing expressions that helped me a lot, something like "what I've gained is more than what I've lost" ...
The final sounds and the OM were great.
One of the best meditations I have been guided in Insight Timer. Thank you, Genie! 🙏

Beautifully done ❤️