Enjoy this guided mindfulness meditation.  When your mind is busy and full of thoughts, and you find yourself distracted, you may notice it doesn’t work to simply tell your mind to stop thinking.  In fact, the expectation of a mind free of thoughts is impossible.  This resistance to the experience of thoughts may even cause them to show up more frequently and seem louder.  

In this practice, I will guide you to practice shifting your attention to the quiet part of your mind, rather than expecting the noisy part of your mind to simply stop.  Imagine expecting the chaos and noise of a party to simply stop because you wanted quiet.  Instead, you would leave the chaos rather than asking the it to stop.

Meditation written and read by Sara Raymond
Music Credit: Coming Down by Christopher Lloyd Clarke from www.enlightenedaudio.com

Do not listen while driving. Meditation and mindful movement are powerful tools to support you. This is not a substitute for medical care. Consult a doctor or trusted health professional if needed.
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