From my upcoming book:
I would like to introduce this book from a space of peace and clarity for the reader. I hope this creates a foundation of contemplation and calmness for the remainder of the book. So, we will begin with a 5-minute guided meditation. Simply follow along:
- Sit comfortably with a decent posture
- Have your awareness arrive into this very moment
- Begin to feel your breathing
- Notice your body breathing in and out, in and out
- After a few moments, listen to the background of quietude in your environment
- Simply notice the sounds or the silence that is present here
- How does this quiet listening feel?
- Return your awareness to your own body
- Feel where you feel tightness, stress, or the feeling of holding on to ego
- Can you relax in those places?
- Relax;
- Your eyes
- Your jaw
- Your neck and throat
- Your shoulders
- Your hands and fingers
- Your chest
- The middle of your spine
- Your stomach
- Your thighs
- Your calves
- Your feet
- Bring your hands into a prayer position
- Feel into your heart-center
- Notice any tightness or tenderness
- If there is tightness there, relax even more in this place
- If you sense tenderness, can you bring this feeling with you as you continue reading this book?
- Can you take this tenderness with you for the rest of your day as you interact with other people?
- One more round of deep breathing here
- Return to what you were doing before the meditation
-Namaste
