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Be Present

by Sara Ryan

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Meditation
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In this loving contemplative reading, Sara motivates us to develop our sense of presence, encouraging that even, if just for this moment, we learn to be present in a new, delightful way. Reading Inspired by >> Journey to the Heart | Melody Beattie Audio brought to us by >> ArtlistIO

PresenceSelf AwarenessMindfulnessPersonal GrowthSelf WorthJoyNatureMindful LivingJoy Of LifeNature ConnectionPresence And Emotions

Transcript

Even just for today,

Learn to be present for yourself.

Fully present in a way that's new and delightful.

Be present for your thoughts and emotions.

Be present for the gentle way in which your heart and body lead you on.

Learn to be fully present for each step of your growth,

Each step of your journey.

Value yourself,

Who you are,

What you think and feel,

And how you grow.

For many years you neglected yourself.

It was as though you were unconscious of who you were,

How you felt,

And what you believed.

You believed what kept you safe.

It protected you from feelings you didn't want to feel.

You believed it was how you should live.

Now you are learning another way.

Survival is no longer enough.

It does not meet the needs of your heart and soul.

Now you want to live fully and joyfully.

Do that,

But you must be present for yourself.

Be fully present for others as well.

Be present for their spirit,

Their emotion,

The words they have to say.

But especially be present for their hearts.

You no longer have to fear losing or neglecting yourself if you are present for others.

You can do this safely now.

You will not be consumed by their needs.

You will not be trapped in the workings of their lives.

And if you're present for yourself,

You'll know how much presence to give to others.

Be present for life,

For the starlit skies and the chirping birds that sing to the morning sun.

Be present for the earth and grass under your feet,

And for the feel of a snowflake in your hand.

Be present for all the magic and mysteries of the universe.

But most of all,

Be present for yourself,

And your presence for others and life will naturally flow.

Meet your Teacher

Sara RyanKelowna, BC, Canada

4.7 (1 564)

Recent Reviews

Angelina

January 20, 2026

This might be my favorite one yet! I felt every word of it ❀️

Arnita

October 21, 2023

Thank you for lovely wishes and words. The music was a little loud.

Christi

June 11, 2023

Loved this.. thank you

Wendi~Wendu

May 19, 2023

Good to hear when I first wake up and start the day.

Karen

February 28, 2023

Beautiful thoughts and reminders on the importance of being present. πŸ™πŸ»

jesse

October 18, 2022

I'm grateful humble thankful Christian Actor singer with love courage and a Purpose Amen and so it is

joe

October 9, 2022

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Thank you for sharing this with us Namaste, my new friend.

Liddy

May 22, 2022

Wow, fantastic job on this be present meditation- love it and I’m so grateful to always find exactly what I seek on this app! You’re amazing.

Kristin

February 27, 2022

Your message went right to my heart ❀️ I thank you.

Vanessa

November 25, 2020

Simple perfection: perfect balance of beautiful words and calming but inspirational music. Love this for a quick call back to the moment

Heather

October 23, 2020

The perfect quick moment to readjust your day and mindset. ❀️

Sarah

October 5, 2020

Lovely πŸ™ Thank you Sara

LadyBug

September 14, 2020

Very insightful! Thank you! πŸ™πŸ»πŸ§˜β€β™€οΈ

Lyn

February 10, 2020

Beautiful! And true. We can only give what we have in ourselves. If we are present to ourself then being present to others naturally follows.

Suzanne

October 16, 2019

Love this. Thank you

Megan

September 16, 2019

Thank you! Much needed this morning.

Tracy

July 25, 2019

Thank you Sara.

Jenny

July 9, 2019

Beautiful start of the day πŸ’™πŸ’šπŸ’›β€

Nik

June 18, 2019

Perfect if you're feeling detached or ungrounded.

Cas

May 3, 2019

Perfect 2 minutes to begin my day. Thank you.

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