Sitting with What Is
A Practice in Non-Reactive Awareness
20 MIN
I created this one right after my retreat. It takes one of the most powerful skills I practice — just being with whatever shows up — and makes it something you can try right now. No experience needed. Just a willingness to be with what's here.
What happens when you stop trying to fix everything and simply observe? This meditation guides you into the practice of equanimity — noticing sensations, emotions, and thoughts without needing to change them. Body-centered and honest about difficulty, it's a gentle introduction to one of the most powerful skills in meditation.
What you will experience
- Practice observing without reacting
- Body-centered awareness and attention
- Learn to sit with discomfort gently
- Discover that everything changes on its own
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