There are times when finding a peaceful place in our minds is more important than our professional development. Follow this guide to meditation.
A meditation you can use to help build resilience. Sit in a comfortable position:
- Strong back, soft front (relax your shoulders)
- Feet on the floor
- Relax your jaw
- Gently stretch your neck
Breathe in (don’t hyperventilate) through your nose as you read the breathing in lines.
Breathe out slowly through your mouth as you read the breathing out lines.
Now Begin…
Breathing in, I am aware of my breath going in
Breathing out, I am aware of my breath going out
Breathing in, I am present in my body
Breathing out, I am present in time and space
Breathing in, I invite a new perspective on myself
Breathing out, I empty my mind
Breathing in, I give myself the gift of fresh air
Breathing out, I give back to the world
Breathing in, I recognize that I suffer from my self-esteem
Breathing out, I wish to change that habit
Breathing in, I recognize that I am human
Breathing out, I know that being human hurts
Breathing In, I feel the pain and sadness
Breathing out, I give that to the world
Breathing in, I feel the world’s suffering
Breathing out, I send the world peace
Breathing in, I am connected to all people
Breathing out, I wish people to be free of suffering
Breathing in, I am connected to myself
Breathing out, I wish to be free of suffering
Breathing in, I invite peace into my life
Breathing out, I share peace with the world
Breathing in, I see all people are equal
Breathing out, I join the sea of equality
Breathing in, I am no better than anybody
Breathing out, nobody is better than me
Breathing in, I am only what I am
Breathing out, I am enough
Breathing in, I connect with my essential goodness
Breathing out, I share my goodness with the world
Breathing in, I know new thoughts may unsettle me
Breathing out, I let my thoughts go.
Breathing in, I am present in my body
Breathing out, I am present in time and space
Breathing in, I am aware of my breath going in
Breathing out, I am aware of my breath going out
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