Welcoming...
Anapanasati, or conscious awareness of our breath is one of the simplest portals that we can use to connect to the present moment where we will find stillness. It is in this stillness where we can connect to our inner wisdom and ultimately, the Divine. In this meditation, Dorothy has us count our inhalation for a time and then switch to counting our exhalation for the rest of the time. When we count our breaths, our mind is put to a task and thoughts can not interfere. Therefore, counting our breaths can be a useful tool for any one of us that is either new to meditation or is having a hard time focusing due to a case of monkey mind.
Beginning to focus only on my inhalation, feeling the fresh air enter my nostrils and fill my lungs, I counted to 10. Switching to focusing only on my exhalation, feeling my lungs empty out the used air and exit my nostrils, I counted to 10. Focusing on both my inhalation and exhalation at the same time, I welcomed this stillness I felt within. I welcomed this connection with my inner wisdom and ultimately, the Divine, where my being was filled with light and joy. When I opened my eyes after listening to this meditation, my mind is calm, yet focused and my body is refreshed. Thank you Dorothy! Namaste 🙏🏻❤️☮️