Guided 10 Minute Meditation for Beginners: an exercise in presence
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- Meditation for beginners can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Join me for a 10-minute guided practice to experience for yourself the healing potential of meditation...
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Meditation has transformed my life in many ways. Contrary to popular belief, it's not about having a completely quiet mind. It's about noticing our thoughts and learning to let them pass by without getting caught up in them.
Without stressing too hard about it, we want to place ourselves in the present moment. When I sit down to meditate, I begin by focusing on my breath. I observe the sensation of the air moving in and out of my body, and use it as an anchor to bring my attention back, whenever my mind starts to wander.
Of course, my mind wanders all the time - that's just what minds do! But with daily practice, I've begun to learn to recognise when thoughts have drawn me away from the present moment. From here I can gently bring my attention back to my breath, and start again.
As I observe my thoughts and emotions without judgment, I connect with a deeper part of myself. This part of us is always there, but it's easy to lose sight of it in the midst of our busy lives. Through meditation, I've learned to find it more regularly, and it has brought me greater ease and freedom.
Overall, I highly recommend meditation to anyone who wants to find that elusive 'inner peace'. It can be challenging at first, but with patience and practice, it can truly transform your life.
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00:00 - How to Start Meditating
01:15 - Guided Meditation
09:35 - The Power of Practice
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Nowhere to go, nothing to do, noone to be.. what a freedom!
Its always good to go back to the basics. Thanks, George.
Thank you for watching the video!
Thank you George, thank you. Be well.
Thank you for your support! 🙏
‘When the observer becomes the observed, know that you have arrived’ - J Krishnamurti 🤗❤️..Thanku! 💐💗
My pleasure 😊
Thank you! Such wonderful instruction given in a very clear and simple way!
All I would add is that meditation is for everyone, regardless of your physical condition.
Are you too old, or too out of shape to be able to sit cross-legged at all?
You can still meditate, because meditation is a practice of stillness.
It is quite possible to meditate while sitting on a firm wooden chair with both feet together on the floor in front of you.
I know this from personal experience. In my younger days I became involved with meditation through Buddhism, and
I could sit on a cushion on the floor quite easily.
Then I left Buddhism and also meditation for other things.
But as I grew older I rediscovered a new interest in "just sitting in meditation", and returned to it again.
But this time around I was in my 70's and out of shape and even a bit overweight, and I could no longer even sit cross-legged on the floor.
So, I sat on a chair . . . . a plain straight back wooden chair. I sat straight and kept my feet together on the floor in front of me.
And I began to re-apply the techniques of sitting that you point out so clearly in this video:
- Allow your body and being to become soft and gentle even while sitting straight.
- Let your breathe move naturally.
- Let your thoughts come and go without following them or trying to become free of them.
I'm not a Buddhist monk, nor a Taoist sage. I'm just an out-of-shape old man in his 70s.
But I can still enjoy all of the benefits that sitting quietly in meditation and letting my mind just be can bring!
Beautiful words Dennis, thank you!
Beautiful and gentle in its simplicity and ease. Very user friendly!
Glad you like it! 🙏
Guiding the flow of breath and energy
We guide our boat through the flow of life
Being outwardly present,
we make small corrections
If trapped inside,
we find the rocks
Anger at misfortune is to injure ourselves twice
So I dance down the river,
Enjoying the course as it appears
Muy bonito
Beautiful words 🙏
Grateful..for reminder to remind myself to rewind
It's always good to take a moment and reflect on the things we're grateful for. I'm glad this video served as a reminder for you to slow down and rewind. Keep spreading positivity!
Hi George!!!!
Valuable video.
Glad you think so!
Thank George
Thank you Elaine! 🙏
Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure! Thank you for watching.
Great video! I agree that meditation isn’t about getting rid of one’s thoughts but I do think that it’s about inner stillness. At least it feels like that.
Thank you for watching the video and sharing your thoughts on meditation. 🙏
Grazie George for this Lesson,
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Thank you for watching! 🙏
@@George-Thompson A pleasure for me , grazie di nuovo to You and to Master Gu again,
From Italy, 🙏
Great video and videography George!
Well done!
Thank you for watching!
Excellent!!
Thank you! Cheers!
im going to set an alarm on my phone to remind my daily to come back to this video. i need help and i feel meditation is exactly what i need, my mind and body are telling me to stop fighting it and to just accept all of it but its hard cause i have had a mind that led my astray far too many times. im reconditioning my brain and body and i truly believe this is the path for me. Thank you so much for your video!
It's great to hear that you found the video helpful and that you're motivated to incorporate meditation into your daily routine. Remember, meditation is a process and it's normal for the mind to wander at times. Be patient with yourself and keep practicing. We believe in you!
Thank you from taoist student and qi gong and tai chi practicer from italy 🙏
Our pleasure!
I remember you uploaded this video. I had a panick attack and got reminded of this one.. Put it on and it calmed me instantly... It's much more soft now.. Would have loved if the meditation was longer ! Maybe a future meditation upload ? :) Thanks for the calmness you give us !!!
Great reminder that there is no “perfect” way to meditate. Thanks George.
Absolutely!
Peaceful brilliance.🙏🏻❤️☯️. Thank you George.
Thank you!
Thanks, George! So needed today 😊🌸
You're so welcome Juliet!
meditation through which the Buddha attained enlightenment.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. 🙏
Thank you George! This practice has been really helping me deescalate from my ruminations and return to presence even on very difficult days.
Thank you for sharing your experience. We hope it continues to be a helpful tool in your daily life. Keep up the good work!
Excellent video, George. Thanks ;-)
Incredible video as always!
Thank you for watching!
Amazing video 👍🏿
Thank you for watching!
@@George-Thompson no prob #hugefan 👍🏿
Thank you George. Been a long time since I was able to sit cross legged on the ground. (or even get on the ground and back up by myself. LOL) But meditation is something one can do anywhere anytime.😁
Thank you for sharing your experience with us! It's wonderful to hear that meditation has been a helpful practice for you, regardless of physical limitations. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot by the video, yes meditation is very important for inner tranquility and Clarividência of the mind!!🙏🌅💐🌲🌲
Best wishes!! 🙏🌅🌅💐🤗
Thanks Candida!
Thank you for a refreshing course of knowledge.
Our pleasure!
Great breath-aware meditation. Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That was excellent. Thank you
Glad you enjoyed it!
❤❤❤❤❤!
Thank you for watching! 🙏
Delicious silence.... tranquility... simplicity...
The amount of effort you put here is simply amazing!
I mean, preparing a content/script for this while watching your mind in a meditation is not an easy feat... I started a meditation practice, but still found myself easily distracted, I let the thoughts / sensations come and go, but sometime it lingers repeatedly in my next meditation, it can be frustrating, ngl.
By the way, thanks for this wisdom, George, I'll be sure to practice these tips in my next session.
Thank you for appreciating the video 🙏 Meditation can be challenging, and it's normal to experience distractions and frustrations. Keep practicing, and remember to be patient and kind to yourself. Good luck!
Send you a big hug from Mexico George!
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More videos like this
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Thanks #georgethompson great to meditate with you again
A privilege to be meditating with you Wayne!
Bendiciones
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nice
Thank you!
I’ve tried for over a year to meditate but can barley do it just end up sleeping unless you count breathing in public managing to keep zen but that just results in me walking away
you know sometimes just meeting head on something so big or scattered things that seem to much at the time
if they truly are to much for me anyway takes me away from everything Not because I am busy taking care of the problem but because it's so daunting my mind just escapes on vacation harmonizing with well myself?
I guess i feel sometimes things have to be let go of and I puny me won't suffice you know?
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings. 🙏It's important to be kind and compassionate to ourselves, even if we don't always feel like we are "enough."
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वोव
This method of meditation is called pranayama.
Thank you for sharing 🙏
@@George-Thompson 🙏
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