A Bit Of Comfort

We are all holding a lot right now. The IT community reminds me that we are not holding it all alone. I recorded this quick meditation today because I needed a little comfort. I hope it helps you too. Stay tuned for a version with music. Be gentle with yourself and all of your feelings.

Transcript

Soften.

Let ease into the body.

Maybe dropping the shoulders or lifting your arms for a gentle stretch.

And rest the mind.

See if you can notice it slowing down.

Accept everything that arises.

Let yourself surrender to this experience just as it is.

See if you can let it be.

Because no matter the feeling,

It belongs.

All feelings belong.

So maybe gently soften and open to whatever is present.

Noticing how your body tells you the feeling is there.

And maybe even letting warm,

Gentle attention rest on whatever sensations you find inside your body.

And as you do,

Remind yourself that you are not alone and you're not stuck.

Because nothing is permanent.

Change is always happening.

And when we remember that,

We remember that we need not grasp or fight or push.

We have only to wait and watch.

To be with our present moment experience with kindness,

With self-compassion,

And with deep love for our own sweet humanness.

This is the human experience.

So take heart.

Let ease into the body.

And one moment at a time you will find your way back to your inner stability,

Your innate wisdom,

And joy.

I wish you every good thing on the journey.

Be well.

Reviews

Thank you so much for this gentle, wise meditation. I know I’ll be returning to it. Wishing you every good thing as well 🩵

Thank you Barbara for this tender moment of comfort. I appreciated it 🙏🥰

Excellent short meditation. I feel more grounded and in tune. Thank you 😊🙏❤️
Karl

Thank you, Barbara, for sharing this nourishing practice. May you enjoy moments of peace and joy. 🙏🏻

Wise words to help us realize we're all in the same boat and to be compassionate to others and ourselves. Thank you!

I feel held and less alone in the sea of my emotions after this. Thank you ✌🏼🧡

Very soothing, and a nice way to start a longer meditation.

Beautiful, this meditation spoke to my heart and made me feel a deep sense of calm. Thank you for this gift!

Your voice and message are peaceful and calming.
Thank you🌅

As always, you’re a port in the storm. Thank you, Barbara.

Beautiful and much needed little break thank you 🌹🌷💐🌸🌕🪺

This is so calming and affirming. Thank you for sharing your gift with us all.

Barbara, that was so lovely. So many teachings gently brought together in such an accessible and concise way. My body feels softer ❤️🤗🙏🏽

So very grateful for your gentle yet powerful guided meditations Barbara🙏 Your tender awareness of spirit and calm soothing presence is a gift and medicine for being present for what is arising🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 Namaste😌

Beautiful!!!!!

Very soothing. Thank you, Barbara 🙏🏻

Soothing for the soul…

I so needed these words of comfort and support, thank you. Namaste 🙏

Thank you for another wonderful meditation Barbara, and thank you for sharing your blessings here on IT. 🙏🏾

A five minute gem!! 🙏💙💎