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Breathing and Settling the Mind

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Jiva Masheder
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Teacher
The breath is our best friend in meditation, an always-available place to rest the attention and allow the mind to settle. We can't force the mind to be calm, but we can allow the awareness to settle on breathing and let the thoughts drift away.
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11 reflections
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Sherry
The Breath
Just by paying attention to the breath I felt more relaxed and rested. Over the last 69 years, I have breathed many breaths; I'm going to appreciate each one more now- This session was a"breath of fresh air".
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Steven
Heel, boy
I really like the metaphor of the mind being like a puppy that you can call to heel. Bring it back. I also like the fact that “heeling” the mind sounds like “healing” the mind. Nice!
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Harvey
Breathing and settling the mind
My observation of this meditation was that it is paced more like a quick jog in the park ....I much prefer a stroll . Please bring down the tempo. The message within is vital.
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Stephen
Peaceful
I learned how to calm my mind, by simply focusing on your breath seems too easy to work, but it works! Enlightening...
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Alex
Interesting
I liked that this exercise was built more around just the awareness of breathing then focusing on a particular breathing method. An easy quick centering exercise. Great for a quick moment during the work day.
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Robyn
Pay attention to my breath!
Just breath in when it all gets to much, then breath it all out and let it go! I need practice!
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Victor
It’s Okay To Lose Control
I was reminded that the mind will wander on its own and that’s okay. I can always bring attention back to my body breathing.
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Maggie
Breathing
Itsok to just breath. Enjoy the breathing. I need to remember the breath is always with me as an anchor.
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Adam
3/8 Reflection
Mind kept wandering towards planning things, what has been done and what still needs to be done
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Kuae
Breath
I was able to shut out any other thoughts and truly focus on my breath. It’s calming.
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dani
Not ever breath has to be perfect
I’m learning that even if my mind wanders every so often, that doesn’t mean I can’t have a great practice. It will take time before I can fully emerge myself and let all of the thoughts blowing around my mind to rest.
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