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Who Am I?

by The Drunken Monk

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For thousands of years, a fundamental spiritual question for seekers of self-realization is "Who Am I?" This guided practice with binaural enhancement, is inspired by the practice of self-inquiry and is ideal for people who use this question as part of their practice, as well as those who would like to start working with it. Also known as a Zen Koan, this practice works to deepen the connection to the present moment with guidance in order explore the essential nature of being.

Self InquirySelf RealizationZenPresent MomentConsciousnessAwarenessThoughtsRelaxationGroundingEmotional ReleaseHeart CenteredBinauralAwareness GuidanceConsciousness ExplorationThought ObservationBreathingBreathing AwarenessDeep RelaxationSpirits

Transcript

Who am I in this moment?

Aware of the breath?

Aware of my body?

Aware of sounds?

Aware of my heartbeat?

Aware of listening?

Aware of the moment?

Aware of one moment as it flows into the next?

Aware of being aware?

Aware of this aliveness that is in me?

This consciousness?

Observing,

Feeling,

Sensing?

Aware of thoughts as they float by like clouds?

In this moment,

Simply giving space to whatsoever is the content of my experience?

Just following this beautiful flow of breath?

Breathing in life?

Breathing in life?

Breathing out and letting go?

This relaxation?

Softening?

Deepening stillness?

Just relaxing with this moment as it is?

Allowing the breath to be steady?

Releasing the grip of thoughts and emotions?

Like being released from a dream?

Let the thoughts go.

Just observe.

Who am I in this moment?

Who am I without my stories?

Who am I?

Continue to allow the breath to flow in a gentle rhythm?

Like the calming motion of waves on the shore?

A gentle motion of breathing in,

Breathing out?

As the feeling of relaxation deepens,

Sense the supporting connection to the earth?

This grounded feeling,

This connectedness,

The support?

The support of Mother Earth?

Just settle.

Settle into this stillness.

Relax there.

Be at peace.

Who am I without my stories,

This observer?

Place your attention on the part of you that seems to be aware.

Gently hold the intention to know that part directly.

Who am I?

Hold this question for a moment.

Take it into your heart.

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Meet your Teacher

The Drunken MonkPrague, Czechia

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Recent Reviews

Tatyana

August 12, 2025

Thank you for this question and the meditation around it . A lot to think about , a lot to contemplate . Much love and gratitude for your peaceful and loving guidance. ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

Nick

April 30, 2024

Wonderful meditation Peter. I have really been enjoying the content you have shared over the last few days. Thanks for blessing the community.

Leigh

February 10, 2024

Brilliant. Gentle guidance. Very freeing. Thank you. 🙏😃

Susan

January 3, 2024

Beautiful and meaningful mediation. Who am I ? What my soul me is love in my physical body. I have been letting go of all labels I or the world has tagged me with. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! Namaste ❤🙏🕊

Don

August 17, 2023

This meditation is absolutely brilliant It is my favorite Thank you so much for sharing🙏

Tim

August 11, 2023

Very relaxing and enjoyable. I’ll return to this. Thank you.

Julie

June 23, 2023

Thank you for this beautifully guided and well paced meditation that poses the question who am I and moved me into pure infinite awareness. 💓

Jodie

April 16, 2023

Really beautiful words, gentle sounds. I enjoyed this reflection time and have bookmarked to return. Thank you 🙏☀️🌻💛

Martheᔕe

April 14, 2023

Who Am I? I am still asking this question and as an observer in a deep state of awareness, the ‘I’ is getting in the way of my BEing. Dropping the ‘i’ from my question the answer to -’ Who AM I?’ can be revealed - a sacred solitude experience of BEing Aware✨🕊️✨🤍✨🙇✨ A blissful place to frequent away from the shackles of life🌅🧘‍♀️❣️ Thank you so much - A very powerful practice and shall return to this beauty🙏🏻🕉️ Much love n light n courage.🙏🏻❤️🌞

Malcolm

April 10, 2023

Insightful, well-honed simplicity for I, who am. Thank you, Peter.

Jeff

March 25, 2023

Found this useful the past few days. I enjoy the voice, the space and the question

Becky

March 10, 2023

Had not done this meditation for a long time I love it, the peace

Lori

February 8, 2023

Thank you, Peter, for the sacred, silent steps toward understanding ❤️

Bethan

November 22, 2022

Gentle, well led wording to bring ones self into this moment.

Jo

September 22, 2022

This is the experience I seek - uncluttered practice of experiencing and being with what is. Thank You 🙏

Steve

August 12, 2022

Beautifully introspective. Thank you for sharing this. The pace, the music, and your tone were perfect

Tiny

May 29, 2022

Loved it! Especially the silent stillness I felt in the end 💝

Haresh

May 18, 2022

This is one of the best self inquiry meditations. Thanks a lot.

Daryl

April 8, 2022

Just what I needed to travel inside to ask, who am I? Thank you 🙏

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