Daily Reflection Sit

Ground... Breathe... Calm... Settle... Soothe

ORIENT out of your own way of relating to the world and into a posture of a Beneficial Presence who is watching out for your wellbeing. Note :: This video picks up at the beginning of the meditation. It does not include the daily reflection due to technical difficulties.

NOTICE & NAME this habit of mind.

ORIENT towards equipoise in body and in heartmind. Feel for balance, feel for centeredness.

Infuse ATTENTION with INTEREST & CARE

Set up the conditions for a space that feels holding inside. Empathetic attunement; how is the moment asking to be met.

Keep it simple: minimize open awareness

Let go of as much tension as is possible, many times during the day. Shake it off. That is a compassionate act.

Engage in delightful activities.

Take an ordinary mundane task and do as you normally would, then try doing it from a posture of mindful caring attention. See the difference for yourself!

Reflecting on your fundamental goodness.

Meet yourself as you are. Check in. How are you right now? Aim towards wellbeing. Adjust accordingly.

Lingering in wholesome mind states for 12 seconds.

Notice the story. Take a breath. Let go of the story. Come back into the body, into the present moment. B-r- e- a-t- h- e, Let go of the stress. Come into the present moment.

Practicing ‘as if’ the breath were compelling.