Resting Into Inter-Being

Hi, my dear mindfulness friends,

This guided meditation weaves together my poem Breathing Into Inter-Being with the gentle sounds of nature. The term interbeing, introduced by Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, reminds us that we are not separate selves—we inter-are with everything. May this practice offer you a moment of stillness, and guide you back to the home you truly belong.

"Breathing Into Inter-Being"
Breathing in, I smile; breathing out, I relax.
I become a white cloud, floating above the prairie.

Breathing in, I smile; breathing out, I soften.
I become the gentle rain, nourishing all living beings.

Breathing in, I smile; breathing out, I let go.
I become a flowing river, travelling the path to which I belong.

Breathing in, I smile; breathing out, I rest.
I become the ocean—deep, vast, embracing everything.

Breathing in, I smile; breathing out, I see clearly.
The cloud, the rain, the river, and the ocean are all within me.
I am because I inter-am.

Transcript

Hi my friends, We will practice interbeing. The word interbeing comes from the Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh. We are no longer a separate self, We inter-are with everything. And this inter-being will lead to inter-well-being. You will hear my poem and beautiful sounds in nature. Enjoy the practice. Breathing in, I smile. Breathing out, I relax. I become a white cloud floating above the prairie. Breathing in, I smile. Breathing out, I soften. I become the gentle rain nourishing all living beings. Breathing in, I smile. Breathing out, I let go. I become a flowing river traveling the path to which I belong. Breathing in, I smile. Breathing out, I rest. I become the ocean, Deep, Vast, Embracing everything. Breathing in, I smile. Breathing out, I see clearly. The cloud, The rain, The river, And the ocean are all within me. I am because I inter-am. Thank you.