Simplicity - A Mindful Jewish Moment

In Simplicity: A Mindful Jewish Moment, this 90-second meditation invites you to embrace the beauty of simplicity through the wisdom of Rabbi Benyamin Hadad of Tunis and a practical exercise from Cantor Kerith Spencer-Shapiro. Rooted in Jewish spirituality, Neo-Hasidic thought, and mindfulness, this accessible practice helps you find clarity and ease, even amidst the complexity of daily life. Whether at work or in a moment of transition, this meditation offers a grounded way to reconnect with what truly matters.

Transcript

There are four children represented in the Passover Seder. The simple, The one who doesn't know, The wicked and the wise. Today let's honor the simple child within each of us. Zen Buddhism gives us the concept of beginner's mind, Approaching the world and each moment with the curiosity and openness of someone who is inexperienced. Rest your eyes, Relaxing body and breath. Invite curiosity to sit beside you. As you sit, Allow yourself to marvel in each moment as it occurs, Following each wave of being, Noticing, Letting go. As your body breathes, Noticing the breath as if it is new to you. Ah, So this is what breath is. If a thought arrives to distract you, Approach the thought with simple curiosity. Hello thought, I noticed that you showed up. Goodbye thought. Returning to the breath and body with renewed curiosity. Ah, So this is what breath is.