Compassion

Breathing

Is my relaxing place to rest. Everything else comes next. Feelings, thoughts, memories, plans, opinions. They are secondary, and too many times, an obstacle to my wellbeing. Always return to the source, by breathing.

Compassion

“It’s okay...it’s understandable that I feel this way” is a much healthier approach than “I should not feel this way”...and remember to always go back to the breath for easing tension.

donny can you here me?

goodness is our essence we thrive when focusing our energy on service to others commit yourself to making a positive contribution, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem do good work laugh out loud the yellow-haired clown will soon be gone all of this is just another cycle in the tides it is so low now only because of how much progress we made during the last cresting “the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends toward justice”

“It’s understandable that I feel this way.”

It’s okay. It’s okay that I’m anxious about school, work, and trying to find time to fit everything. As you go to the temple and study the scriptures you will find time. And it’s okay.

Feelings

My feelings are valid. It’s okay to feel this way. It’s understandable

Reassurance

Although it is only a recording it feels good to have reassurance and hear someone say “it is okay... it is alright...it is understandable to feel this way” Often times we try to be strong and carry everything on our shoulders, when really there are times it feels like you are drowning and you just need to hear someone say ... it’s okay

Breathing

The deep controlled breathing is a relaxing rhythm which relieves anxiety

It will be ok

My mother always said that. She was right. My husband always says it. He is right as well. I need to remind myself that the definition of ok is fluid

Understanding

I understand it’s okay too feel this way, it might feel like no one cares or no one understands and that this feeling might never go away but it will it could take time but it’s okay and to remember that someone does understand and are there with u step by step even if you feel alone u never are.

Okay

It made me feel okay and that it is alright to feel how I’m feeling

Learning

I’m learning that it’s ok to feel this way and it’s ok to have the thoughts I have. Don’t suppress them but rather notice without judgement

Understanding

I learned that it’s normal, and it’s okay to feel the way that I do. And that for someone my age it’s completely normal to think, and feel the things I feel. (I’m a teen)

Compassion

I learned that it’s okay and understandable to feel the way I feel. It felt good and validating to have the mindfulness and myself affirm that to me. It helped me accept the way I feel instead of push it away.

Feelings

I learned that it’s ok for me to feel overwhelmed that I have to take it in and relax and breath.

My first experience of mindfulness

It’s ok to be feeling the way I do right now. I’ve had a lot of big changes in my life over the past few years and so many setbacks and disappointments, so there’s no shame in feeling sad and disappointed and anxious for things to start looking up. I’m doing fine, I’m surviving and I’m trying.

Compassionate

It’s okay to feel my feelings (sad, isolated, angry) this is the word I have dedicated to learn more of and practice for 2018!

I felt that this exercise did calm me.

It was nice to hear from a third person unaware of my situation that everything will be okay.

Okay to feel bad about myslef

I feel like it is okay that I feel bad sometimes and that I’m not unusual for feeling sad in my situation.

It’s okay

I often feel guilty for feeling stressed or unhappy, like I’m ungrateful. To hear that it’s okay and understandable to have these feelings was instantly calming.

How I feel

This calmed me so much... I feel at ease. It opened my mind basically and just calmed me down.

Compassion

Reminding myself that that feelings and emotions are ok so I won’t beat myself up.

Compassion

I learned that it's ok to feel like this.... I never thought that these feelings of anxiety and paranoia were ok!

Taking time

I feel better now and I know that it's okay for me to be upset once in a while

Loved this one

👌🏽 this one was great right before bed after a stressful day at work

Day 1

I never realized how cathartic it would be to hear someone else say that it’s okay and normal to feel this way. I never really believed myself when I said it because in my work environment anxiety and depression may as well not exist. It’s considered a crutch and an excuse. The validation that these feelings are normal and that other people are dealing with the same thing makes me feel a lot better.

3-6

As the stressors of life occur, I need to have more compassion for myself. With this compassion, I can better manage my reactions and responses to those stressful moments and events.

Mindful practice day 1

I have been practicing mindfulness on and off the last couple of years and I appreciate how these brief mindful sessions focusing on interrupting anxious habits of mind and replacing them with different ones can differ from the typical guided and unguided meditations I am used to. A difference in perspective and practice are always welcome in my book.

I felt relaxed but struggled staying focused.

I learned that it is ok to feel this way and I think I will continue this daily exercise to get to where I want to be.

Depressed

To focus on my breathing and to relax, I feel better then when I started my meditation. It’s okay, it’s alright, it’s okay to feel this way.

I felt comforted. I liked the voice that talked to me during my first meditation.

I learned that short meditations are easy and really nice. I just found the health app on my iPod and I am linking this app to it, and I’m looking forward to practicing mindfulness. Mindfulness is something suggested for my recovery program and this app will do me wonders. I’m so looking forward to having this apart of my schedule.

Anxiety

I need to do better with my anxiety and realize that I can’t keep worrying about things that are beyond my control .

Day 1

I struggle to focus on letting negative feelings go. This works for others, maybe it will work for me.

The beginning

I learned that 3 minutes really isn’t that log when you are being mindful and this session really helped me face some things that happened today

I felt relaxed. I felt at peace and calm.

I learned to consitrate on my breathing and let myself know it's okay to feel a certain way.

Day 1

l learned that l need to learn to take control over my anxiety rather it take control of me.

Hooked First Try

Before I started this and a little in the beginning of this session too I couldn’t focus, it was hard for me to let go of my thoughts and just let them flood my brain. I have anxiety and depression and I’m dealing with a bunch of stress on top of that which definitely doesn’t help. After about a little over a minute into this session I just listened to her voice and I repeated what she said and just let my head go to her voice and it made me feel.. whole again, peaceful, I was in no pain like I always am, relaxed, calm, at ease, etc. Overall it helped me to just gather my thoughts and just to take a breathe and relax. Realize my situations and just take one step at a time. I am going to be okay, it is okay to feel this way and this helped me realize. ❤️

Lesson 1

I felt sleepy after but it was very relaxing and it seemed to make me less stressed out.

Centered

I tried to tune out Harley and everything else I have to do today in order to meditate.

Calm

I felt relaxed and engaged. Reminding myself that it’s okay to feel anxious at times and acknowledging those thoughts helped me to better process them and organize my mind. When feeling anxious I can concentrate on my breathing and regain control over my mind to make rational decisions.

Reflection

I am not in a harmful place, and I am going to be able to calm down. If I can stop for just a moment and breathe for just a few minutes I can get through an anxiety attack because I am okay and I can manage my life just as good as anyone, all I have to do is compose myself and accept calmness.

I felt lighter

While clearing my mind and using the breathing techniques, I felt as if weight was lifted over the shoulders of my mind.

I feel lighter

My chest and shoulders feel lighter. I feel more calm and relaxed. It’s very late, but I couldn’t sleep. Now I feel tired and ready to lay down.

Felt calm after the session and lighter, no more tension.

I can accept and be comfortable with my thoughts and just let them be.

It’s okay!

I learned that it’s okay to feel a certain way, even if it’s not happy!

Sad

I learned it’s ok to feel sad. Embrace it and accept then let it go.

It’s ok

It’s ok to feel whatever you are feeling. Be compassionate to yourself just like you do for others.

It’s ok

I learned that it’s ok to not be okay . You can give acknowledgement to your emotions as long as you don’t dwell within them .

I️ noticed that when I️ was relaxed my mind still wandered

I️ learned that I️ need to control what I️ focus on. Reflect to happy thoughts if new worries become too much.

Shutting out the minutia of my mind

I can calm myself in three minutes. That I tend to tighten myself when noises around me occur. I need to remember that it really is okay-all of it.

I couldn’t focus or let thoughts leave during the session. Suffering from a migraine and it was effecting me today.

Let go

Could not concentrate on the meditation, my mind just keep racing.

Tension

I wake up with so much tension and stress, it makes me physically nauseous. These exercises really help me release and allow me to get on with my day. I am a force to be reckoned with.

It’s okay

It’s okay to relax and focus inward on one’s self to decompress.

compassion:

I realized that I don’t allow myself to feel bad I always assume that it’s wrong to be, when I just need to accept it and say it’s understandable for me to feel this way.

Happiness

I’m okay to feel this way. I just have to let that stuff go. Be happy.

First Try

I learned that everything I stress and feel anxious about is all made up in my mind. It’s not a real thing it’s just a feeling that my mind makes up that I can push away and focus on other things.

I felt that it really calmed me.

I learned that breathing is a great way to focus on nothing for a while.

Amazing

It was so calming and made me not worry about the things that make me anxious

I should focus on my breathing and try not to get worked up about stupid things

Breathing helps me focus on the good things. I should share my feelings with the people that I am close to so they don’t stay inside me and build up. Sharing my feelings will help people understand me better

Breathe

If I just stop and focus on myself and block everything away all the bad thoughts go away .

i felt that it really calmed me

i learned that taking time out of your days to focus in breathing helps tremendously

Interesting

I felt some what more calm Ghent I was when I first started

I felt very relaxed and in tact with my body and my surroundings

I learned that at any point I can do this to release and anger or stress I have

Bedtime

Headache from storm forming, this was a bit short for this type intensive pain

I felt calmed

You can use this to push away any bad thoughts you might be having.

first time

it was my first time ever meditating today and it was a really zen and positive experience. i would definitely do this again

Butterflies

To be happy with one and not mad at one will help you keep your stress levels down. To love your self independently.

compassion

the last week has been incredibly rough. my boyfriend cheated on me then broke up with me. i’ve been stressed to the absolute max. this helped me a lot. i still feel empty and sad but this made me realize that it’s understandable that i feel this way. i was hurt. and im going to be hurting for awhile. and that’s okay. i can do this.

I felt calmness

I need to let go of the things in live that just happen for a reason

Thoughts

Everything is ok. It’s ok to feel like this and it is very understanding why I feel like this.

I learned...

I learned that it is okay to feel this way, it is understandable.

Calm

I learned that even with a broken leg I can find happy times in life and except it

I learned

That it is okay to feel the way I do and it’s understandable.

Day 1

I learned that it’s ok to feel hurt right now because soon you feel better. I felt that I can’t to the acceptance of the pain and then acceptance of the time it will take to heal.

The First Let Go

I will be okay, and it’s ok to feel the way I’m feeling...I will get better, mh body feels so loose now

3/11/17

I have so many tests this upcoming week and I really need to do well on them to keep my average in all my classes good. But i’ve realized that as I am constantly thinking about all of these things, I keep adding on more to worry about and i’m not focusing on anything good. It’s all stress and negative thoughts around me. I need to start thinking of positive thoughts and stop being so anxious all the time. All the bad stuff needs to be let out and I can then start enjoying the good things.

I learned-

I learned that it’s okay to feel pain and stress in my life, but by taking some deep breaths and excepting it, I have more time to do what matters.

Breathing

I learned that focusing on breathing helps me not to pay attention to the negative thoughts.

Compassion

To take deep breaths and to focus on them, do not give up keep trying.

3/11/18

I felt that a wave of relief cake over my mind I know that it is okay for me to feel sadness in my current situation and that it won’t always be this way.

Thoughts

I learned that counting my breaths draws my attention away from my thoughts

I feel that by taking a few minutes to myself a day can help me be a better mother and wife.

I learned that taking time to recognize my pain can help me feel better.

Okay

I learned that it’s okay to be sad I just have to pull myself up and don’t let nothing get to me but somethings I need to be sad even if I don’t want to buy it’s okay to be I’m okay

My first session

I learned that It is ok to feel the way I am feeling.I learned It is understandable the way I feel.It is ok that I feel this way.

Sadness

It’s okay to feel this way. It will go away with time. Focus on your breathing to feel comfort.

sad

If you’re stressed out about something, focusing your mind on your breathing at whatever time of the day will relax you and get out all that negative energy.

Feel It

It’s ok for me to feel however I’m feeling at any given time

Ok

I felt good. I relaxed myself I felt comfortable but at the same time feeling I was doing something. I was thinking of her but less and less and although i still really like her, I’m thinking less of her

Mindfulness

I felt as if I could finally find a way to move on. It felt like I wasn’t alone, and feelings like these aren’t forever. I will be okay.

Breathing

I am letting myself feel what I truly feel instead of “being strong” It’s okay to feel the way I do.

I felt at ease

I learned that we can easily distress and relax by deep breaths

Calming

I learned that when I am doing anything by myself, I never notice the calming silence around me.

I still don't understand

I still don't understand why I feel like this, most of the time I can forget all of my problems but everything this just coming up at once and it's too much!!

Relaxing

It will all be okay in the end. That it won’t be like this for long

Stressed

It's okay I'm just worried for what tomorrow brings but I know I will get through it for sure

Compassion

It’s okay to feel this way. It’s understandable. Just breathe.

Breathing

I felt like I don’t think about how my breathing pattern can affect my mood. Taking a few calm deep breaths really helped me relax

I felt very okay, by doing it the First time.. felt definitly more relaxed

I felt very okay, by doing it the First time.. felt definitly more relaxed

Much needed

Although my thoughts drifted, this was particularly helpful, and just what I️ was craving.

..

i need to relax i will be okay. sometimes it gets hard but i just need to breathe.

Day one

I feel relaxed after and more soothed that being stressed is ok and just to take deep breaths whenever feeling this way

Sadness

I learned that with all the thought that go on in one's head, it can take a toll on your well being.

it’s okay.

I learned that whenever he comes to mind, all I have to do is breathe. It’s okay. I’m okay.

Idk

I still feel sad and I’m still thinking about what happened😔

Past-sad

I learned that it is okay to feel this way and it made me feel safer and more relaxed about the situation cause it really depresses me.

Noticed

I can’t stay focused on the music/meditation cause my mind is focused on scary things that make me anxious even more . The voice scares me

1st session

i learned that its okey not to feel ok all the time , it was amazing Thank u

Me

I learned that its okay to feel lonely sometimes. But boy does it suck

I feel neutral. Neither happy nor sad. Though neutral is definitely better than sad.

I learned that it’s probably okay to feel the sadness or anger or frustration. It isn’t unnatural. It’s just how you feel and all about how you overcome those feelings.

it’s okay.

i learned that being sad is okay. feeling all these feelings is normal and we all feel sadness.

Its ok

I learned that its ok to fee the way i feel. And that everything will be ok if u don’t give your thoughts the attention they demand

its okay

its okay for me to feel as i do because i am human, the price of living comes with emotional expenses as well.

It’s understandable.

Thoughts can eat away at us most of the time. And I find myself wondering why I feel certain ways and wishing I didn’t feel sad or wishing I could forget things and move on. But sometime’s it’s okay to just, be sad. To let ourselves feel. That we have feelings, and that is a wonderful thing. I miss him. I loved someone. So of course, it’s understandable to feel this way.

Stressed

Today I learned that it’s okay to feel the way I feel and I just need to take a couple breathers and I am good

1st Time

I learned that the way im feeling is okay and that I just have to take it one breath at a time

First meditation

I need to take time out for me, to listen to my thoughts and concentrate on what I need to relax

happiness

It’s ok to feel the way i do. we’re all human and we all have our moments and that’s just a part of life. sometimes you just need to take time for yourself to calm down and find yourself and your center of happiness.

Anxiety

I learned that when I placed my hand over my heart during the meditation, I felt more whole.

Calm

I learned that just holding my hands over my heart make me feel safer and just telling myself it’s ok it’s alright makes me also feel safe and better

Session 1

It really helps , it made me feel a lot better , I’m barely stressing out

monday march 12th

i learned that focusing on your breath can really distract your attention away from your thoughts.

Feeling better.

This always helps me get through things and rough times. It always makes me feel better and more happier!

I'm feeling anxious still, I don't know how to stop. I cannot concentrate enough

I learned that breath is important and also that i need to focus more and more at myself, and not allow some dark shadows to steal my soul.

Test

Taking a break from studying for a test helps to better focus back on the material after it’s done.

After the session

I felt really calm and sleepy. I loved listening to her soothing voice as I slowly Inhaled and exhaled. It almost put me in a gentle trance

Felt good.

I felt that everything around me disappeared and when I opened my eyes again, I felt better. It was good. Her voice allows you to concentrate on just that.

Calming

I learned that the rhythm of my breath can calm me down fast

I noticed

Telling myself it’s going to be ok helped me feel better. I was feeling stressed about school and anxious and taking a moment to breathe and acknowledge where the anxiety was coming from helped tremendously

I felt encouraged

Saying it’s going to be okay out loud is helpful and encouraging. My anxiety won’t go away fast but I liked being able to feel my emotions as I speak positive thoughts out loud.

Stressed

I learned that I can only do so much. I can’t do everything in one go.

being okay

I learned that, it’s okay to not be okay, and it’s alright to be sad. I also learned how to relax myself when I am sad and how to calm myself down

Give a child a balloon

There is no more perfect lesson in impermanence. Nothing is more fragile,one sharp poke and its gone. Don’t hold on to the string tight enough and it flys away. The time you have is fleeting. The only answer is to enjoy the hell out of that ballon while it lasts.

I felt my pain and sadness ease away as i did this

I learned that mindfulness is very good at helping to remove blocks and stress

Comforted and Empowered

I learned how much need I had for a kind and soothing voice, to tell me the things I needed to hear from someone else. How helpful these simple tips can be, spoken out loud, so I too can repeat them and know that it’s okay to feel this way and it’s not selfish to invest a few minutes a day in myself. Reading the posts of others helped me feel connected and realize I’m not alone. Thank You All.

I don’t know why I feel this way

But it’s okay that I do. Perhaps if I can allow myself to feel it I can begin to understand it.

..

I felt good to hurt and release sorrows Because sorrows are my deepest demons

The journey begins...

I learned that I have a far way to go to feel centered and handle stress in a more healthy way, but I am a huge advocate for self-improvement and tend to be optimistic about other things in my life, less optimistic towards myself, so I need to focus more on myself and learn to love myself more deeply. Understanding that things will be okay, is the key...

Relaxed

I was able to let my body relax from being so tense because of my tooth.

Day 1

I noticed that putting my hand over my chest was comforting and calming.

Stressed

Meditation is very useful and effective in relieving stress tension in the mind.

1st Mindfullness Sess

Feel better and calmer after focusing on breathing. Hope to carry on this streak

Calm

I’m okay, I can relax, if I am not worrying I am okay and nothing will go wrong if I am not worried

Day 1

I learned that it’s okay to feel this way again and I’ll be okay

First session

I learned that I need to take more time for myself to think and reflect in a constructive and healthy way. I need to work on focusing on the present and not giving the future so much power over my thoughts.

Breathing

It’s okay to feel this way... it’s understandable and humane

It’s okay

I learned that breathing is a good way to calm down busy thoughts and that feeling this way is okay.

First session

I found that concentrating on the session worked I guess. It brought my mind away from the problems, but I was definitely still thinking of them

Session One

I learned that you can train your body to not pay as much attention to your thoughts and just breath to change your mood.

Depressed

I noticed that I’m okay to feel like this sometimes. That I should focus on my breathing and relax and take in deep breathes.

First session

It’s okay to feel this way, push away the negativity and stop worrying about the little things. Breathe

It’s ok

I learned that it’s ok to feel this way. We’re all human and feel vulnerable and go through hard times

amazing

i learned that its okay that i feel this way. and i could always just breathe in & out.

It’s ok

Its ok to feel this way, what Im feeling it’s understandable

I learned

I learned that feeling stressed out that your going to lose someone you love is tough, and to feel stressed about letting them go is alright, everyone does it.

good

i learned that if i just relax and breathe in and out my problems won’t seem so big anymore

How i feel

I feel better after doing this before everything that happend it helped me relax and not break down crying

i felt better and more calm than earlier

i learned it’s okay, okay to feel the way i feel and that i can breathe to calm down

Better

I learned that if I take deep breaths and only focus on breathing, I can push the stress away.

Breathe

Take a breath to give your mind a break and to calm thoughts

Stressed/blah

Just been a crappy day and did it and i feel like unstressed and relaxed!!! This really helped me!!

Feelings

I noticed that I feel more at ease now that I have done this. My anxiety level is dropping

compassion- mindfulness for stress and anxiety

i learned that it is ok to feel how i feel and that i just dont need to give the bad thoughts the attention that they are seeking

Feeling good

I learned that just focusing on my breathing and putting my thoughts to the side is helpful in calming myself

sad

I learned that it’s okay to feel sad and that I don’t have to be happy all of the time.

lesson

I learned that everything will be ok and that I need to relax a bit.

3-18-18

I learned that if you give your pain and struggles to someone else for a few minutes it feels a little better

I feel unhappy and depressed

I need help to relax and deal with stress better I need to learn patience and understanding with others feelings

It’s ok

It’s ok to feel this way. It’s ok to feel stressed and overwhelmed. It is important to take time to just relax and stop everything for just a moment. To take time to breath.

I noticed...

I noticed that the deep breathing in and out and relating your body helps my anxiety decrease when I’m trying to go to sleep. My anxiety wakes me up a lot during the night so I’m going to use these methods to see if it helps me get better sleep.

Understandable

I learned that I can't say that "it's understandable for me to feel this way" and I think it's because I don't really have a reason to feel this way.

I felt

I felt relieved if all the pressures and the feelings of being unloved for those 3 min.

Wow

That was the first time in a very long time I took a moment and did not think about a thing

Expectations

I learned that I feel I am expected to be great and thats why I have anxiety when I enter a classroom. I don't feel prepared and I usually always am. I want to come into class and say "I am here and ready to learn". So that's what I'm going to do.

I felt

I felt relieved and like there’s nothing to worry about all my pain was gone in just 3mins

Day 1

I felt that focusing on breathing helped my body relax and my mind relieve itself of the pressure of too many thoughts pressing on it at once.

Easy

I learned that i can tune this out easily but listening is very easy

Sad

I learned just to breathe and let life float away when I’m sad

1

I calmed down so much I feel tired now because of how soft her talking was.

1.

I learned that by relaxing my mind and concentrating on my breath (undoubtedly controllable) , the pressures/ anxiety I am dealing with seem easier grasp and face.

The first night

I learned that being able to focus on my breathing and ignore the thoughts going on in my head is actually easy. The rhythm of the breaths allows me to relax and find peace

First time

Eeeeveeeerrryyyy tttthhhiiiinnnnggg oookkkkaaayyyy rrriiiigggghhhhttt

Day 1

I felt very emotional hearing a person with an accent like mine telling me “it’s ok.” Perhaps because I didn’t hear it growing up.

Session one

I felt as if I let go of so much that has been very stressful and I feel so much better

Relaxation

I relaxed and I learned that everything is going to be alright

Breathing Exercise

As the very first day, I noticed to focus on breathing whenever I feel something bad

Day 1

It was hard. Maybe not the best environment? My chest really hurt and my feelings were overwhelming.

I felt relaxed

You need to soothe your mind and that in order to become lighter you need to take out the bad

First day

I can say that I felt better when I was focusing on breathing in and out however the tension in my shoulders are still there and I’m stresses have not been put at ease

Idk

I learned that it’s okay to feel the way I do. I’m not alone in the way I feel, I can have thoughts but I do not have to feed into those thoughts. God tells me to reflect on the good things

Sadness

I learned that I had the right to feel sadness, and I should feel guilty about it, and accept whatever I’m feeling without shame

What I learned?...

Just taking a couple of minutes to yourself and calming down and just breathing and telling your self that everything’s ok and that your not doing anything wrong it’s how you feel and it’s ok,if you do that for 5 minutes a Day than stress will leave and you’ll feel relieved and be in a better mood.

19/7/18

I learned that sometimes you just need to focus on yourself instead of the things that happen around you. And that it is okay to have a bad feeling, because it isn’t temporary.

Depressive 1

I felt bad and depressed, but I think this lessons will help me.

I feel emty. Im not sad i'm just emty

That it's ok to feel this way that i feel right now even if i don't understand it

Stress

I’m stressed. Exams are extremely stressful, life is extremely stressful, everything is extremely stressful.

Focus

Breathing and focusing on the breathing helps calm and relax

Anxiety: Fight K

It’s okay to feel anxious about a relationship you care about if you’re in a fight. It’s normal to feel sad. That just shows you’re invested

Calmer

I learned that sometimes when you feel overwhelmed and sad about things not going right in your life that if you just focus on breathing you can just appreciate that one thing that you are breathing and you are healthy . Saying to myself I’m okay made me Center my thoughts and honestly made me get out of my solemn mood

I feel calm

It’s ok that I get anxious and sad sometimes and I just have to calm down. Focus on my breathing and know that everything will be ok.

External factors

My happiness is most important regardless of surroundings. My father has been stressing me out and is not well. This can not hinder my success or happiness.

Today’s lesson

I learned that it is ok that I feel these worrying emotions, but it is necessary that I give my attention to something else once in a while.

First

I actually felt better after this and I feel more relaxed. I didn’t think it would actually help and it wasnt 100% it was a definite improvement.

Really works

I genuinely feel at ease and more relaxed after this session. It’s so hard to feel like this with all the deadlines and pressures I have in my life, but this app and this session specifically really worked!

First day of school

It’s ok that I feel this way. But it is hard for me to push the worries out of my mind.

Calm down

I’m okay, and it’s okay to feel this way. It’s easy to lose perspective, these problems aren’t the end of the world.

After Meditation

I noticed after this meditation, my stress started to slowly melt away. I was very relaxed.

Thank You

I had so much on my mind and this calmed me to where this one thought didn’t really concern me anymore.

Compassion

It’s ok to not be okay sometimes, it’s a natural part of everyone’s life. It’s just important not to dwell on it.

The best guided session I’ve had thus far.

Thank you for this. I realized that I try to put so much into helping, being strong for, and understanding others that I don’t take time to understand myself and allow myself to be human. Thank you.

Day one

I need to take care of myself daily. I need to be more aware of my body and destress

First Session

I’m too hard on myself, I guess it’s okay to feel certain ways.

I learned...

I learned that I don’t ever let myself feel okay with being sad, and I don’t let myself understand it.

Hmm

I felt more anxious while I was telling myself “it’s ok to feel this way.” I don’t understand that.

I️ still have anxiety

I️ have bad social anxiety I️ feel like people are always starring at me and I️ start to sweat and hard to breath so when she said it’s okay to feel this way it got worse..

Day I

Breathing is the most important thing. You can do it anywhere anytime

I felt stressed, overwhelmed

I feel pretty relaxed now. The deep breathing really helped calm me down

I felt stressed.

I learned that stopping and focusing on yourself is okay and my feelings are valid.

Stressed

I realised when I stopped and told myself it was ok, I felt a lot better- because I was being kind to myself rather beating myself up about feeling stressed.

Ok

When I told myself it’s ok I felt my bad feelings drop off my shoulders

Stressed

I have trouble relaxing and this really helped me just breath and calm down. Thank you.

School

I get verrrrryyyyy anxious about school but listening to this soothes me and helped me a lot.

Day 2

This one really didn't help much with sadness, just helped me to calm down.

My girlfriend and I having a fight

It is perfectly fine that I feel bad after we had a fight, I have no reason to feel stressed out. It’s what couples do.

1:38pm

Did the first session while working. tried my best to follow.

Anxiety

I have high anxiety about things that i know aren’t real and this really helped me just take a step back and just breathe

I was sad and stressed out was scared

I need to stop calm down and just breathe relax try not to get so mad and try to understand the problem

Day 3

Today I was feeling a little anxious about some situations but I overcame it with this lovely meditation.

I felt so calm and like everything I was feeling was natural

It’s okay for me to feel sad and stressed, everything I’m going through warrants that.

Tricks

I learned that breathing does help me, I just usually don’t breathe deep enough.

😕

I felt silly. I felt stupid I felt sad. Maybe because this is new to me. Hopefully I will feel less egotistical

This was a good one for me! Definitely felt better after

I really need to take the time for myself. This was much needed.

Healing

Blocking out bad thoughts helps the inner me and helps me understand to take things calmly not negatively

helping

this session really helped me to heal me and i am slowly beginning to feel my heart is coming back together and that maybe my old self is coming back to me

Having mental breakdown

I am currently mourning my life motivation, but the session was good, quite understood that it’s okay to feel like this without judgmental opinions from other people. No matter what happens you always have yourself and you are the treasure that you have to care about

Wednesday’s are bad days

I was feeling overwhelmed and anxious because of the work I had to do. I also have clinical on Thursday’s and that gives me a lot of anxiety. Sometimes I don’t sleep. But I liked this session. It’s nice to be reminded that everything I’m feeling is normal.

3/21/18

i noticed that i really got to focus on just breathing and it was good

Tough to focus today

I learned that I need to find a quiet space because it was difficult to focus fully while my daughter was singing Bon Jovi.

Still hurts

Even when I told myself in my head that it's all okay, everything is fine, I am safe, I still help trapped in darkness, and it really hurts... a lot... Thinking I am free even for a while but I'm not...

First time

I feel like I accomplished a goal simply by signing up for Aura and doing my first session

stressed .

i learned that if you take a couple minutes of mindfulness your day can completely change . thank u Aura xx

I felt a lot better today has been a really rough day due too so many things from the morning to now

I learned that life is too short to be sad and too just let it go and forget it.

It’s okay

I learned that it’s okay to feel this way, And that wherever I goy I need to say it’s okay that I’m feeling this way.

I need to remember to do this more.

After just getting my heart destroyed, this helped a lot. As it’s helped me in the past, I need to remember to use it now.

Anxiety sucks

After this session i got more calm. It felt good to tell myself that everything was okay and that it is understandable that I feel this way. We all go through hard times, but everyone manages it differently. I love this app💘

Breathe

I felt my breathing. I never usually focusing on it so much when meditating but it is so relaxing. The calm that it brings.

You’re Allowed

Acknowledging that the anxious feelings are ‘allowed’ and observing them through that lense seemed to help calm them substantially.

my heart

Was pounding too hard and I did not like the feeling of that the tv distracted me and I feel more stressed now after being extremely frustrated with noises and thoughts

3-25-18

i learned to not push away my thoughts, but to try not to give them the attention they seek.

Calming and Stress Relieving

Whatever you’re going through it’s all gonna be alright. You take a deep breath and realize this is all going to be a happier ending. You’ll truly feel better within!

I am beginning to feel better

Releasing my jaw and dropping my shoulders was difficult. I tend to keep all my stress there. I felt really emotional during the meditation but can’t pinpoint where the emotion is coming from. I still feel a bit emotional as I start my day.

Relaxed

It made me take that little bit of time out to make myself relax and not let the stress get to me

I seriously cried

I’m a grown 24year old man who never did this before and hearing another voice through my headphones tell me it was alright was so simple and exactly what I needed. I embraced a few tears and now I’m in a much better headspace.

Breathing

Breathing can take your mind off the thoughts going threw your mind at anytime in the day

the breathing

focusing on your breath really does help, i feel less stressed and i could fall asleep right away like that

I felt relaxed and happy

It’s important to sometimes just stop and breathe , I love doing Videos like this I’m closing my eyes

Second day

After a 3 minute breathing session, opening your eyes is like a breath of fresh air. Everything is calm and fresh. The more you let yourself breath, and the less you criticize yourself for losing focus, the better you feel.

Focused on myself

After a couple of deep breaths and listening to the teacher, I felt very in tune with myself and feelings.

I felt at ease, somewhat protected it’s odd but it’s true.

I learned that it’s ok to feel at ease that how your normally supposed to feel. I should be ok with this

My first time

Even in the middle of my chaos, taking the time to breathe can put so much into perspective.

Calm

I felt very calm and secure during the session. It felt like someone giving me a hug :))

One

I felt that once I finally let go and focused on my breathing, I was truely able to feel

Note 1

I learned that it’s okay to feel the way I do and that I shouldn’t let my thoughts take control of me.

Peaceful Mind

I learned that my thoughts don’t always need the attention I think they do, that focusing on my body tension and breathing in and out helps me feel relaxed and less stressed. Allowing me to clear my head more easily and to sleep with a peaceful mind.

lovely

i have been very stressed and after the short video i just left like i the things i have been stressed about arent important and its okay to feel down or stressed so thank you

Compassion

I learned that it’s okay to be sad and have these feelings. But I don’t always need to entertain the thought

It’s ok.

It’s ok to be sad & scared of not having the solutions at this moment.

Eh

I hate cheesy things, though this one is best so far. Aaaaaaaaaaa

Not letting things get to me

Saying it’s ok you have a right to feel this way to myself also helps instead of just having to hear it from someone else

My first seasion

It made me cry when she said to tell myself I’m ok and it’s ok to feel the way I do. I need to learn how to love myself and live in the moment and let things go

I don’t have to be afraid anymkre

I have a big conversation coming up in my life. One that will change my path. The voice I heard validated me that it is okay to be stressed. It’s understandable to have anxiety.

Acceptance is a key part of moving on

I learned that it feels good to have your feelings validated, it’s a key part in changing how u feel after u know it’s OK to feel that way but it won’t be like this forever

Timeout

Taking a timeout to just breathe is crucial to controlling my anxious tendencies.

Compassion

Sometimes you just have to take a deep breathe in and out during feelings of anxiety and stress. Don’t let it get the better of you. You are stronger than your mind and it’s negative thoughts!

2nd day back....

It's ok to feel stressed and tired but I was able to get through it; My job has seen how much I do in a day/week and I hope has a new found respect for me and the work that I do

Anxiety Relief

"It's ok" was a powerful encouragement to hear. It reminds me and sets my mind in a better direction. The end of the meditation reminds me that I can drop into this state at any time during my day in order to rest. This gives me peace.

My thoughts were elsewhere, but I was focusing on breathing.

Its okay to feel stressed. And it’s understandable, with tax season and exams and personal life, there is a lot going on.

Reassured

I needed a calm voice of reassurance this morning. It’s understandable to worry about a relationship that I’ve invested in. And it’s okay to deny thoughts the importance they so often demand.

Can’t help it

I am stressed 24/7. Nothing helps. Everybody else I feel controls my life. This session helped me relax and feel okay. Quite surprising. When she said it’s okay I almost started balling right their

i feel stressed like i just cant work things out and like i need more control

i learned that i cannot control everything however it is hard to let things go

Needed inspiration

I’ve been under a lot of pressure and felt like things were only going downhill and I stressed myself out over everything and it felt good to hear that other people get like this and I just need to calm down and take it day by day

Day 3

After doing this I felt a lot less stressed and anxious. I learned that it’s okay to feel like that but i can let it go by doing this

Day 2

I felt really good after. I was crying before but listening to this really helped me. Helped my stress and sadness I was having. What a great way to help my night.

this is good

i liked this! it was calming, i rly valued this, i don’t have anything else to say but it is required to write more

Compassion

I finally understood that it’s okay, it’s all right, and it’s totally understandable why I feel this way. I need to understand that it’s okay to feel stressed.

Journal 3/27

It’s ok to feel the pain I’m feeling ,especially over the loss of my ex

I noticed

I am very hard on myself, daily. And I never give myself time to be compassionate and understand it’s okay to experience things in life and it’s okay to feel the way that I do about whatever is going on.

Det är okej att må så här, det finns en naturlig förklaring

Det är okej att må så här, det finns en naturlig förklaring.

Lost

I know I need to give myself space for feeling depressed, but I also need to stop spending the day in bed and missing obligations. It’s a hard balance, and it was hard for me to focus.

I learned that ...

I am sad and broken. I need to find my peace and find what makes me happy.

I notcied

That I feel emotionally fragile, empty inside. Marriage is hard. It’s even harder when only one of us is willing to work on it.

What’s wrong?

I realized that there is something inside of me that is not okay. Maybe multiple things. I’m not quite sure what they are yet, I definitely have some ideas though.

Can’t even remember

I can’t even remember How I felt If I was tender Or if I was a melt All I know is they I feel relieved And hopefully you can believe I feel warm inside Very good I feel As I set things aside

First meditation

I felt as though it was difficult to focus on my breath and understand that I need to learn to relax my body and face

Day 3

I feel more relaxed than I did before. I think breathing helps a lot.

Cry

Every time I do one of these tears just flow without my control. But I always feel great after.

Focus

I've been struggling with focus, and I think that using my breathing as an anchor will help with that

3/29/18

Focusing on breathing helps calm me down and set overwhelming thoughts aside

3/29

I noticed my hips are sore. My stomach also seems tight. My neck and shoulders are also tight.

I felt that focusing on my breathing made me feel more relaxed

I learned that taking a second to just breath and calm down makes me less stressed out

Control

I learned that I can lose control of my anxiety really quickly.

Helpful

I get so stressed out and out of control because of school. This has helped me so much. Please pray that I can write an amazing Research Paper! I’m ready to focus and get it done!

Attachment

I need to let go of worries. We suffer when we desire things to be other than what they are.

Power

I feel like I cant take back power because I’m not allowed to take back power because I love him and care about him and want to please him

Yeet

This one made me cry, when she said "tell yourself it's okay" I said it out loud and balled my eyes out. I'm going through a tough time right now and this one really made me feel slightly better

compassion

it was the best feeling when i told myself it’s ok. i felt as if my whole body relaxed and i truly believed it was ok to be anxious and nervous

Compassion

It’s okay to not always be okay, when the lowest point hits, it’s alright to not get up the second you fall down, it’s alright to hurt when you hit rock bottom, it’s alright to take your time to get up, as long as giving up never becomes an option. Feeling perfect all the time is unrealistic, without low points, there would be nothing good to look forward to, keeping your head up is the only way to keep moving forward on the path of life.

It’ll pass ig

My best friend left me for her new more popular and cool friends even though I’ve done so much for her for years. I get that I’m feeling this way cause it feels like one of my other friends doesn’t care either but I know she does truthfully. I just want to talk and they won’t let me.

Compassion

Holding my hand over my heart and saying it’s okay, it’s alright, it’s okay to feel this way are simple acts but quite powerful in shifting a mindset.

Lost

I’m not sure what exactly is going on with me, I feel like for a minute I find strength and complete control of me and my toughs. Then the next minute I get hit with a lot of emotions. Sadness, depression, my self value goes down, my self esteem goes down, anxiety goes up, then I rush to do meditation or listening to audios to get back to my self control like if it’s a drug. I feel like I’m stress out of my own stress. I just wants to become that happy person I always was ......

First Day

I’m very surprised how calm I feel after just 3 mind of mindfulness and meditation. I have to make this part of my everyday routine and try my best to stick with it. Or when I’m angry or upset to use this to calm down.

I feel relaxed and my nerves are calm

I learnt that It’s okay to go through challenges and it won’t be there forever.

I feel better

I missed the opportunity for my first kiss with my boyfriend, he leaned in, and i turned away but I meditated and I talked to him and told him I was scared and I feel better now

Never let anxiety rule your life.

I learned that’s what anxiety I’m feeling is ok and that I can make it through. I have to fight that part of me in my head telling me to worry and worry and worry but to not let anyone know... Even though I may feel like I’m screaming at the top of my lungs but nobody can hear me.

first meditation 3/31/18

l learned that the breathing process and meditation process and valuable life skills i will use in the future

Calm

I learned that it’s ok to have negative feelings because we all deal with them.

Move on

I learned that my stressors and emotions towards them do not have to set the tone of my day. Process them and let them go.

I noticed that

The most powerful part of that 3 minute session was telling myself it’s okay, it’s understandable to feel this way. Giving myself permission to feel sad, hurt, discarded - it’s okay; privilege and all.

It’s okay to feel like this.

I’ve been beating myself up lately for feeling like crap and being sad a lot and I remembered that it’s okay to feel like this especially with what I’m going through.

Compassion

I thought the three minutes went so fast. I wanted more. Can’t wait to continue on this new path.

I noticed that

When I breathed in, I just let the tears roll down and I could feel all that stress and sadness roll down with it. I feel a little better now.

Reflection on meditation

This really helped. I’ve been going through a breakup and feels like I’m not supposed to be sad and this helped me be more at peace with being sad.

Compassion

That felt so good. I thought that three minutes was too short at the time but I know it is perfect for times when you’re busy and need to take a breath.

Sad

I felt a little better, and I learned that It’s okay to be sad at the smallest things. It’s okay to be not okay. :)

Feeling

I feel more open-minded and calm. Her talking is too loud though and I cannot seem to hear the soothing sounds.

4/1/18

i learned that its okay to feel the way i feel and everything is okay and everything is going to be okay

me

. i learned that all my problems aren’t as important as i think they are

Noticed

It's okay to feel the way I do it's Normal!!!! And everyone feels like this at one point in there life

I noticed that I forget to stop thinking. I heart races as fast as my thoughts.

I learned it ok to stop. To focus on one thought maybe? I need stop worrying about the what if’s.

first aura

by not giving certain things the attention they crave, i’ll become less stressed

My breathe

I could visualize my breath like the shore line. The ocean on a calm day moves similarly to the breath, going in and out. That visualization calmed me down.

First time

It helped me relax and not focus on what was going through my head

I felt very calm, as if nothing else in the world matters

It’s best to control your breathing and take a few minutes every once in a while to calm down

Meh

This really helped with my breathing yet my thoughts were still racing. I guess I couldn’t get the full experience.

Relieving stress from Drama

I️ learned that it doesn’t matter what other people think because I️ know in my heart that I️ tried to make everyone happy, and even though that did not work I️ still did the right thing and did my best. And if they can’t accept that then I️ guess I️ don’t need them in my life.

Tips

I can do this throughout the day to relax if I get really anxious about something and that it’s not trying to make the problems go away just not allow me to think about them Bc they don’t matter

Breathing

Need to breath in stressfull situations and that everything is going to be okay and at the end of the day none of it matters

I felt...

I did not know how tense I really was until I learned to soften my body. My constant stress leads to a constant feeling of tension but by easily to release with recognition and relaxation.

I was

Distracted and I had a very hard time breathing and relaxing my body. My breaths were very fast and my shoulders are always so tense.

Sad

I’m not okay lol I felt like crap and I want to cry and scream and everything hurts.

Heart beat

I learned that I don’t feel safe .. I was able to be calm or at least trying to calm my self but my heart was beating fast . Then faster and faster .. until I started to breath ..

First Meditation

After a mediation focused on stress, I feel a bit more relaxed. Still stressed.

Mind

I realized that the more and more I tried to focus on my breathing the more and more and head hurt from trying not to think about everything else

I felt...

Almost sad, letting the pressures that were on me form into a new emotion of just sorrow, but it was okay, because sometimes it's okay to feel sad, and it's okay to cry, we all need to feel this way at times, it's what helps keep us human...

Stress of Expectations

I learned that it’s okay to feel stressed, and that the outcome I’m anticipating will probably not be nearly as bad as I think. Who cares if I haven’t finished a slideshow for a presentation? If I don’t succeed, people will not care and I shouldn’t either. I learned to breathe and experience the moment, and to accept your circumstances and try to be calm.

I felt great focusing on my breathing.

I learned that 3 minutes can really bring you peace of mind when focusing on breathing.

Tonight

I noticed that putting my hand on my heart and talking to myself really makes me feel like I’m cared about and like I’m in tune with myself.

Compassion

I have to learn to validate my feelings before I can expect anyone else to follow suit. It’s alright not to be okay all the time.

Idk

I really haven’t come face to face with a lot of stuff.And that I need to move forward and be positive

Acceptance as a means of problem solving

I can accept if something is uncomfortable. Instead of pushing away, I try to accept the feeling, thus making it easier to problem solve in a constructive way.

April 2, 2018

I learned that it’s ok for me to be feeling sad rn. I need to take this sadness, use it to motivate me, but also remember this is normal for most people following a breakup, and this too shall pass.

Anxious

I feel better. Being able to here the water in the background made me feel happy. I have a lot to do and a long workout and I’m nervous and anxious so I think that helped.

It was great

I felt so much better by listening someone saying to me it was okay to feel like this i felt so much better i am more relaxed because I thought that the problems i had were okayy

Embrace the Silence.

I learned that stepping away from the busy is okay. I always feel anxious and uncomfortable in silence because I've become so comfortable with so much going on at once. I really wish I could appreciate moments like this more & I feel like this helped my day start off right

Good one

I learned that breathing is very important and that it makes u feel better

Better

I feel better after my first session and am learning the importance of meditating!

Softness

Feeling my sadness is okay. It brings softness to my life. I can grow stronger by embracing this rather than pushing it away.

My feel after

I learned that I just need to take a moment for myself and just simply relax, to release all that stress and anxiety! This helped so much

That saying it’s okay and it’s understandable to feel this way provided great comfory

It is understandable to feel this way and I can be there for myself

It’s okay.

It’s alright. It’s understandable that I feel this way. Just breathe. It’s ok, it’s alright.

It’s alright

It gave me validation for what I’m feeling. I needed that. To know I’m valid in my feelings and it’s okay to feel this way. It’s okay. It’s alright. Just breath.

My body

My body and my breathing is very unsettled, all through the meditation I couldn’t concentrate and I kept losing focus, because I’ve recently been stressed out about a lot of things, when I get stressed I get sad and I cry a lot, I cry because I feel like the stress will leave my body with the tears but obviously they dont. The meditation kept repeating “remember it’s okay to feel this way” yet for some reason I can’t allow myself to believe that feeling this down is okay- this time last week I was in a very good place and within a matter of days it’s all changed and I don’t know what to do to get myself back to that happy place.

Feeling Blue

It’s ok to feel the sadness I feel, it is understandable, it is ok.

mindfulness for stress and anxiety

i felt enlightened, not as stressed but at the same time it i was still stressing and feeling the same way as i went into the practice

Compassion

Feeling compassion towards myself is very difficult for me. I can be so hard on myself that the idea of compassion seems more like an abstraction than a possibility. Something I want to grow at.

Sad

I felt sad during the meditation, but it went away as I focused on my breathing and told myself that it’s ok to feel sad at times.

Better

I felt anxious when I started the meditation but putting my energy and total focus on my breath and the feeling of the air it slowly faded.

In a relaxing world

It felt like I wasn’t here and I was just relaxing in some peaceful place.

First session

I learned how to focus solely on my breathing, the voice was soothing and allowed me to zero in on my breathing and the instructions

anxiety

controlled breathing and telling my self it’s okay calms me down.

Relax

I felt that sometimes we need to pay attention to what’s important, in this case ourselves and make sure we take a time to relax and say it’s alright to be able to be strong enough to face out challenges.

4/3/18

I learned that taking a moment and breathing and telling myself that it’s gonna be ok helps

Stressed and anxious

I learned that it’s okay to feel the way I feel and it is normal to feel this way. I should take 3 minutes to myself whenever I’m anxious to focus on my breathing and to remind myself that it’s okay.

Thoughts

I learned that it’s understandable for me to feel the way I feel

Thoughts

I learned that I can go to a place of breathing to find my inner peace

Session One

It did calm me down during a time where I was very anxious.

Relieved

I have the right to be anxious of working with my district manager tomorrow, but it will be okay.

Preparing for college

Preparing for college was over whelming me but this practice of mindfulness reminded that it’s ok that it stresses and that I’ll be alright.

After my first session I feel less anxious, my minds at ease and I feel physically relaxed.

If I slow my breathing down and focus on only my breathing that I can free my mind of thoughts and worry and it feels so relieving!

I felt really sad

I have learned that I need to accept it’s ok to feel that way

I felt overwhelmed and sad

I learned that it’s ok to just take a couple of deep breaths in the day to get myself back on track.

That moment that I was doing the practice.. I realized yes it’s okay to feel this way..

I learned that sometimes you just need to let go of all those bad thoughts and just trust

4/4

I learned that its maybe ok for me to feel like this just upset and stressed and i just realize that i need more time im asking for something that may not happen and its ok

I felt uneasy

But I learned that it’s ok to feel that way with what I’m going through at this time.

First session

Doing it with her next to me is impossible. Work is stressful. Life is stressful. I truly hate my life right now. I don’t hate who i am all the time (just sometimes) but i hate what I’m going through.

Sad

I learned that it is understandable how you feel and its okay To be sad

The past

Something has reminded me of my painful past, I try to let it go, but it’s difficult, things keep reminding me of my past

Future Events

This helped me a lot when I was restless worrying about events in the future that make me feel nervous,scared, anxious, or dreadful.

Learnings

This gave a very simplified and powerful way of remembering how to calm my anxiety, and how its ok to breathe no matter where you are:)

Calm down

It’s ok to let everything slip for a second and just relax and calm down

Tension

I felt that as I cleared my mind and focused on my breathes my body became more relaxed and I felt more control of my own thoughts not giving the negative and stressful thoughts the attention they always want. Clearing my mind and focusing on breathing can help reduce stressful thoughts.

Focus on something else

I feel glad that I can learn to focus on something else rather than the toxic thoughts in my head. Sometimes all you need is deep breaths every now and then.

Loud Thoughts Do Not Come lightly.

i was nervous for a 7 hour flight i will be going on tomorrow and then i listened to this. the anxious thoughts are still there, but they are a little less,,, loud. i’m happy :)

First session

I carry so much stress in my shoulders and chest. Too completely relax is relieving. It’s nice to know that whatever I’m feeling is okay and I’m allowed to feel it.

Breathing is helping. But still hard to push the thoughts out

I learned that it helps to focus intently on whatever you are doing breathing , or feeling your heart or focusing on your body

Self compassion

Lovely to be lead into a mindful moment of self compassion. My shoulders and jaw are softer and my breathing gentler more even. Thanks

Controlled pressure when breathing

It helps a lot to have my phone resting on my chest to center my breathing. The slight weight of it helps to focus on how my chest rises and falls when breathing deeply which helped me also to focus.

Compassion

I leaned that not everything is pressing right that minute and I don’t need to worry about every thing in the world

First awakening

I am emotional about my stress. It pushes me down and creates a heavy heart. I am enough and I will be ok.

Compassion

I’m not sure what triggered it. My dad feelings. Maybe it’s this vaginal detox I’m doing purging past trauma from my womb. Maybe because when I was cleaning out my drawers I found the baby socks that were a gift to me that, for my child I never had a chance to deliver, but miscarried. Feeling inadequate because of it. The fact I miss my mom and dad that I had a very rocky relationship with in my teenage years up through my junior year in college. My regrets now that they’re getting older and I still don’t see and talk to them as much as I believe I should, making it as meaningful as possible. I’m working on forgiveness, forgiving myself mostly. Today, I choose compassion. It’s okay for me to feel these emotions.

mindfulness for stress and anxiety

it’s okay to not always feel my best. i learned to be patient with myself and that healing takes time and optimal effort.

It's understandable

It's ok to feel this way at the moment. Focus on breathing. Today I have felt tested and irritated. My patience has been low.

Pourquoi pas

3 Minutes de calme simplement suffisent pour se vider l’esprit et reprendre les choses du bon côté

How it helped me

I learned that taking a second for yourself is ok... to just be able to sit and block out everything that’s bothering you . I am sick and I have a really bad ear infection so I’ve been really stressed the past few days so to be able to just sit and relax was awesome for me and it helped me to just take a second and calm down.

I learned today

I learned that I am more stressed than I realized this was so helpful

First day back again

I was crashing before this but I can notice a change in my thoughts with just 3 minutes of meditation. I can focus now.

Hood

I noticed the tension in my chest and heart became less tense as I spoke to myself. I learnt that it is ok to feel like this and that it’s easy to let it go, nobody’s stopping me.

It’s ok

It’s ok that I’m feeling stressed and i shouldn’t say I don’t deserve to be stressed

Relaxed

Monday mornings as a teacher always cause me anxiety. I can do this.

I felt a slight sense of relaxation

With my anxiety and the physical symptoms it’s causing I’m learning to be more self caring and to relax more .

Calm

Just taking a moment to focus on the most natural thing in life can calm the worst of nerves.

First Session

I learned in my first session that at any point I can focus and return to deep breathing as a relaxing place.

I learned...

I learned that telling myself it’s okay, works well as a stress reliever.

How I felt

Not everything is depending on me. And if I feel stressed and anxious it’s ok.

So worried then Good

I was worried about a problem which involves my dad, but hearing this session was so good that now I feel relax and good with myself thinking that everything it’s gonna be okay.

I feel okay

So Im very stressed about my graduation and my graduation banquet coming up in a few weeks. I haven’t found any dresses yet and time is passing by so quick. After listening to this I feel much more relieved.

First

My first experience was soothing.. it helped me relax, but I’m still stressed

Anxiousness

My doctor told me that I should try to do meditation and breathing and using apps like these and for a first session it felt really calming and nice :)

Breathing helps

Taking long breaths helped a lot with relieving at least a little of my anxious feelings

Anxious

I learned that the way I'm feeling is okay and understandable

First time

That I can push thoughts away and focus on one thing. Doing this before bed will help me not have racing thoughts and a calm sleep

One

I need to calm down, breathe, & loosen up. Breathing as a way to focus is key. Life is happening

Mood

I felt ok like my stress From early today was gone it calm me down abs now I can think carefully

I noticed that when I began the session I was feeling way more anxiety and stress but now it dimmed

I learned that It helps to focus on just your breathing when trying to calm down

💓

I felt calm for once. I could breathe right. And not feel worried.

Stress

I noticed that this just really helped release all of the tension in my body and I just felt at peace.

Stress

I was feeling very overwhelmed thinking about a lot and this kinda helped me forget for a bit. It felt nice.

Anxiety and stress

I need to stop being so worried about things and remember it’s gonna be ok

Day one

I noticed how high my shoulders were, it was easy to switch off for 3 minutes.

day one

I realized that my fears were all in my head, and that I just need to learn to rationalize with my fear instead of succumbing to it.

1st time

it’s okay to feel down , it’s understandable, and everyone at some point feels it

Stress

I have a lot going on in my life and sometimes it’s okay to just let it all go

Compassion - 4/9

I learned that when things get stressful or start to take over my thoughts and feelings it is best to meditate and relax. This helps me to see that they maybe aren’t so important and I shouldn’t worry so much about them. I will try to use this throughout my day and week!

I learned

I learned that taking a second to just breathe and relax helps me

It’s okay

I learned that it’s okay to feel down and sad. Growing up I was told it was weak to be sad or angry or depressed but I realize that it’s okay and I’m going to be okay

I felt very relieved after that meditation

I learned that it’s okay to feel angry sometimes but it will pass over

Day 2

When I originally played this meditation, I thought it might be about reminding myself to be compassionate to others. However it reminded me that I need to be compassionate to one of the most important people, myself. Sometimes I spend so much of my day stressing about factors that I cannot change. During this meditation I took time to reflect about how I often let the emotion I am feeling sweep me up so much so that I can get bogged down by the anxiety and the stress of the task, opinion, or emotion of someone else. I really want to try to remind myself that in that moment that it is OK to feel this way, and I can work to understand what I am really feeling and why. I think breathing through the things that are bringing me stress may help me re-center myself through out the day.

Sadness

My heart and my mind calm down beacause they worked too hard

Compassion

I can’t recall ever being told that. It felt great to hear those words

Second Day

I followed the instructions in the morning this time, however i wasn’t fully relaxed and ready to begin with, though it did help me a bit more. I think it’s important that i find a place where i feel completely relaxed and comfortable before meditating.

I felt a calm come over me. It’s my first day and really want to make this a habit. Im

Constantly on the go, so slowing down even for 3 min is great.

I feel as if something was burning deep down in my heart something that i missed out.

I learned that everything happens for a reason and if something is lost it’s for a greater gain

I realized

It’s not as bad as it feels, and it can only feel as bad as I let it

happy

I need to breath a little and take time to notice that everything will be okay and i need to breath and just stay calm.

Menos estresado que antes de hacer la sesión me preocupa el evento y las invitaciones pero es ok

También me preocupa mi mamá me da miedo siento que estoy contra reloj

What I learned from this experience .

I learned that it’s okay to feel sad sometimes & that I wont always feel like this , that I just need to wait and everything that I dreaded will pass & I’ll feel happy again .

Calmness

I needed to understand that however tough things may seem as long as you are calm you will always find your way

Sensazioni

Mi sento molto più tranquillo, mettere una mano calda sul cuore e su una parte del corpo tesa aiuta, i respiri mi hanno aiutato molto.

Stressed about scholl

i just need to take a moment to breathe and it’ll help me realign myself

trip anxiety

i learned that relaxing my body and taking a minute to myself was to perfect thing to clear my head and prepare myself for more tasks

First time

Reflecting momentarily insures growth of the core, where the soul takes refuge. Peace is often confused with a misinterpretation of what grace is. Enlightenment isn’t always achieved readily, with perseverance possibilities increase.

❤️

I noticed that my breathing and focus on my heartbeats made my stress levels calm down so much

It's okay.

I learned that it's okay to feel how I'm feeling. It's not the best feeling but it's understandable (?) I felt neutral. Just a little better about myself and my mood.

Hard day

I felt like before these 3 minutes that my world was crashing down. Although after the feeling of pain decreased slightly and helped the pain start to fade.

Day 2

Was feeling stressed and felt a little more relaxed and at peace after the session but it was mostly because I laid down and was breathing deeply not what the lady said.

Day 2

I felt that I was releasing all the stress in my body and now I feel really calm.

Day 2

I learned that it makes perfect sense for me to be stressed out right now and that it’s gonna be okay. I noticed that I need to learn to realize that it’s okay relax and that I’m doing the best I can.

Accept over Reject

Instead of thinking that I shouldn’t feel stressed/sad/anxious or whatever negative mood, this session helps to make you realize that it’s okay to feel the emotions you have. It’s understandable and human. Just accept it, and it’ll be easier to let it go afterwards. There’s freedom and control in acceptance.

I felt calm in telling myself everything is okay!

I learned that meditation is missing in my life And that I feel much better before bed when I meditate than when I don’t.

Reflection #1

I learned that we need to say to ourselves. It's okay. It's alright It's normal to feel this way

This made me feel better and it made me feel calm. It soothed me.

If I ever need to, just tell myself that everything is okay- and to push everything wrong away

Ok

It’s okay to feel anxious I felt focused on my breathing and realizing it’s okay to feel worried about my exams and school in general.

I am having a stressful time at school and Aura really helps me to deal with it!

I learned that although you are having a hard time at a place, you just need to give yourself a break and just relax

compassion

i felt that i got so relaxed and it helped me get rid of my anxiety

I need this in my life

I don’t know why but I cried a lot on the first session, it just said “it’s okay to feel whatever you are feeling” and I broke down...

Sitting in a waiting room in a hospital waiting for a relative to finish a heart cat scan. Used this

To breath and calm a bit, it’s a good app when you need a quick meditation and can’t settle yourself for something as long as transcendental meditation.

A million mile head race

I learned that meditation is NOT like riding a bicycle. I couldn’t sit still for a mere 3 minutes. It’s been about 6 months since I’ve meditated. Time to get back in the game

I learned

The 3min relaxation was good. It did help me too relax. Although I feel like I could use mayb little longer or possibly more 3min thru out the day. At this time tho I’m little more relaxed an did enjoy the session.

Thoughts

I shouldn’t dwell on issues too much- i need to stop everything, breathe & relax

Breathe

It’s okay to feel the way I do sometimes. I need to slow down and be kinder to myself.

My headache is gone

I was tense and feeling under the weather now not so much

Calm

I feel way more calm now; not really worrying as much. The woman's voice was very soothing which helped me calm down even more

Calm

I learned that it’s okay to feel the way I do, and just breathing and stopping and taking a second can really help

compassion- day one. april 11, 2018

focusing on breathing really helps calm me down and it was very comforting to have someone else "be there" for me and kind of help me slow down

compassion- day one. april 11, 2018

focusing on breathing really helps calm me down and it was very comforting to have someone else "be there" for me and kind of help me slow down

First Aura

Hearing it’s ok, it’s all right helps me know that the stress I feel is ok to feel and it will pass. It is just happening now. My reactions and feelings to it are ok to do and feel

day 1

everything is going to be alright and there is so many people ready to help me

Compassion exercise

I felt understood when she said “it’s understandable” to feel like that. It made me feel justified in my uneasiness, which helped lesson the burden

Good morning

I learned that you have to be compassionate with yourself. I am ok and will be ok. God has a plan for me. A plan to prosper and not fail

Day 2

I learned that you should calm . This app has been very helpful and easy

day 2

i learned that i have to be more in love with me and i felt understood when she says that it‘s ok to feel like this

Feelings

That it’s ok it’s alright and understandable for me to feel this way.

Alone

It is okay to be alone, to feel lonely sometimes, and it is not necessarily a bad thing. Especially because I know that I am never truly alone.

Not everything will turn out okay

Today I learned that not always things will go according to plan and that sometimes the ones who you thought were there to support you will back down. It is okay to let yourself cry for a while. After you cry you will feel much better and will start to think clearly. Meditate in times of need.

Anxiety

I learned that I can pick up a car with only body strength under the effect of anxiety because the heaviness in the chest is tremendous amounts of adrenaline pumping for no apparent reason. So if you learn how to harness it you become a super human. Without even trying.

Build up

I learned that since I was 7 or 8 when I had to comprehend things that no child should and still is going on today that I have held in so much pain and now it’s built up to anxiety and I’m ready to release it, I never let that sensitivity show...

Self appreciation

I'm struggling a lot with self love and finding compassion for myself. So if that weren't the reason I was looking to meditation I would have really like this grounding meditation. But telling yourself it's understandable as to why you haye everything about yourself doesn't help much.

Day 4

I learned that nightly meditation has changed my outlook towards the rest of the school year to a positive one and gives me hope that I will succeed and pull myself out of the ditch I dig myself into

Compassion

I learned that I can relax myself at anytime it was good to focus on the breathing and relaxation.

Day 1

Cried while doing it but felt okay/slightly better after. It’s okay, it’s alright, it’s okay that I feel this way.

Day 1

I realized that I’m going to have to find a place to put my dogs while I meditate. Barking for no reason is disruptive. Ugh.

Day 2. Stressed.

I learned that anything making me stressed or angry is not important enough to change my mood and upset me. That just breathing for a few minutes and staying mindful is powerful enough to change any stress I anger level. I learned importance.

Morning Meditation

I noticed that when I really focus on my breathe I experience a sense of calm that is very difficult for me to come by. It’s refreshing and reassuring that meditation will help me relax.

First session

I felt calmed and more at ease than I have in a while, I believe this was a good idea

I felt better

I learned that it’s okay and it will be alright hopefully. I breathed in and out slowly, concentrating on my breath

Beyter

Focusing on my breathing calmed me down I noticed I’m easily anxious so it helped

Beginner

Although I completed the exercise in a loud environment( even with head phones) I still felt relaxed and calmer once completed. Make me truly feel like I can do this anywhere.

Beginner

I just can’t let go of anxious thoughts about my future, but this video helped. Slightly, but still better than nothing.

Day 2

I can’t control my everyday problems and stresses, but I can control how i handle them.

Friends

I have noticed that best friends are rare. You have the truthful one, smart one, the funny one, and, the one know on knows is your favorite best friend. Sometimes you don’t realize that it is even more rare for them to think of you as one of their best friends as well, and that’s the best thing I can ever ask for.

Releasing Emotional Tension

I learned that no one had sat with me and calmly validated my feelings the way this practice did. I felt like I was important, and that it really was okay that I’ve been feeling this way.

Calm

I noticed the serenity and relaxation brought on by this practice. The reminder that our feelings are our own and are always okay.

Feeling anxiety

I felt that even when the breathing became the focus, the tension didn’t leave.

It’s okay

It’s okay and understandable to feel the way I feel. It’s okay to feel this way.

Noticed

I noticed that when I told myself it was okay and it would be alright the area where I feel the tension was relieved for that moment. Now it is not as strong.

Day 2

This slowed the thoughts in my mind as I️ concentrated on my breaths. The affirmation that I’m okay was nice.

Hi

I need to breathe when anxious and or stressed Take time to relax and not be tense Tell myself it’s okay to feel this way I understand why I feel this way it’s okay

Stressed

I learned that just breathing will help you lots through out your day

Exhausted

I learned that beings Stressed and being filled with anxiety is exhausting. Physically AND emotionally. Relaxing helps bring that out, cant believe i never noticed before.

Everything will be okay

About 2 hours ago, my dad was sent to the hospital. Hearing that something happened to my dad, or just seeing him in pain hurts me. And with doing this 3 minute breathing, it helped me feel not stressed as much as before and I know god will help my dad, and he will return home feeling better.

Feeling judgment then letting it pass.

I noticed having the thought “I don’t like the voice on this one” followed by “well, then maybe you should try and listen without judgment anyway”. I’m glad I did. This one was more challenging than the two wolves one, but I feel proud for sticking through it.

I noticed

That this really helped me when I was feeling very anxious. Maybe this is a resource I can use in the future.

Stress relief

By breathing mindfully I can relax, and take care of myself

I felt much calmer

I need to learn to relax and not be so tense. I don't realize things like dropping my jaw and letting my shoulders fall can have such a large effect on my mood and relaxation.

First session

I learned I am capable of not giving my overwhelming issues the attention they crave from me

Wow

This was absolutely amazing. I have calmed down. It left me in tears Thank you so much

Ouf

I didn’t like this one at all. I just felt no different then I would feel with a different one and i didn’t like it

Letting Go

It’s okay and normal to feel the way I do. I have learned it’s important to let go and not feel compelled to overthink everything.

First meditation

Taking a second to close my eyes and feel myself breathe and focus on only that helped a little with my anxiety

It’s okay

It’s okay that I feel this way. My emotions are valid. It’s understandable and I’ll be okay

I felt amazing after doing this it helped me relax and forget about all my stress.

I learned that If I am in pain I can motivate my body to feel better.

Was pleasant hearing someone talking to me with a peaceful voice, that presence is what I need

Breathing is very important to control ourselves and is more efficient when doing it with a rythme on a daily basis

My breathing changed a lot. Fast then slow

To stop and breath throughout the day and to take breaks. It’s okay to feel stressed and over worked

meditation

I learned that it is okay to feel the way i feel. i often feel very sad because of my ex but it’s okay to feel sad.

Compassion

I felt safe and relaxed. All of my stressful thoughts were nowhere to be found

First session

It’s ok. I can breathe without feeling sick. I’m ok. Everything will work out.

I felt an immediate difference

I was skeptical as this is my first time meditating, and I was super stressed about school to the point of feeling a stabbing in my chest. IMMEDIATELY this meditation fixed it and I feel great!

I felt at ease when I did this and it helped me calm down.

I learned that I can bring my attention to my breathe at any point of the day so I can feel more centered.

Chaos

I felt calm and learnt that even amidst chaos by focusing on breathing I can bring myself together

Calm

I felt a lot more calm after doing this meditation this will definitely help me to feel more relaxed.

Day 1

I learnt that the boy I love is now dating another girl. He's perfect, everything I look for in a person. It seems I wasn't perfect to him and someone else was better. I feel like I'm never good enough and what happened makes me bitter lonely and unlovable. Furthermore, I was yelled at by several teachers and am slowly falling behind my Chinese class. Lastly, my mother whom I adore, seems upset at me but i can't tell why. The day has just been dismal.

Day 1

I felt a lot more calm telling myself that it’s okay that I’m feeling how I’m feeling. It’s been a year now since the break up and I have been struggling to cope with my ex dating someone new. I feel much more calm after this and hope that I will transition to forgiveness through meditation. Feeling hopeful.

anxiety/anxious

i learned that its okay to feel this way i got this and i can do this i believe in myself

I felt calmer quickly! It was soothing and felt like Matt Tepic les were lifted off my shoulders.

Breathing is a helpful mechanism. I’ve tried using similar methods before but the presence of other noises and distractions prove such to be to no avail. The calm setting one is entered into prior helps settle the mind in preparation

Baby steps

It’s important to set small easily attainable goals and practices for myself to help build my self esteem

i feel like i’ve opened a whole new world. i’m getting visions. psychic visions it feels like

i learned that i needed this. i want to do this everyday. i want to change my world and life

Anxiety

I have been so anxious about everything going. Relationship woes, family issues, surgeries, prom, school, just senior year. This helped me to relax for a few. Back to reality now

Stressed

I have been so stressed due to school and I learned to stay positive and breath when stressed.

Anxety

I’ve been suffering with really heightened anxiety recently. The physical symptoms have been very intense and have been severely impacting on my ability to live a normal life. Hopefully with meditation, I can become calmer and less worried.

3 mins

Starting this journey I was a bit skeptical that 3 mins would be enough time to turn what I was feeling around. Glad to see I’ve been proven wrong!

Meh

Not making any progress wtf is this about anyways. Keep going tho

English class

This is helping a little bit. I’m in class and freaking out. Just trying to soothe myself and not draw attention from anyone

Accepting

I learned that I don’t always have to be okay with what I’m dealt. It’s alright to be upset. It’s alright to not be okay.

Helping with Anxiety

I have recently been diagnosed with anxiety and the doctor told me about the app. I must say the first session has helped all ready.

I feel better. Less stress. I feel light

Learned to not focus on thoughts. Kk

First meditation

I learned that I responded to my own affirmations. I nearly felt overwhelmed and wanted to cry but I could control myself. It felt relaxing to close my eyes and breathe. I learned that i hold tension in my forehead and brow and eyes.

Anxious but better

I felt pretty anxious beforehand. I have been obsessing about having high blood pressure all day. So it felt good to take a moment to relax. I definitely feel a little better after this. I like the statements she asks you to say yourself. Simple and easy

First Session

I felt calm, at ease, forgot my problems. I look forward to doing this again.

I felt glimpses of calm but it’s crazy hard to quiet my mind and my racing heart

I need to commit to meditating everyday to get better. I tend to make time for everything else but caring for myself.

Kinda Worked

I recently got broken up with so I tried to calm down using this and it worked a little bit but not completely.

Meditation Day 1

First meditation - for anxiety. It felt good to have started and I feel positive to have done it.

Day 2

Changes at work are causing me to self doubt. Being compassionate with myself and allowing myself to work through these feelings and identifying root cause is ok. It doesn’t mean I am weak. It means I am trying to figure out my new normal.

Day 1

Breathe can slow everything down and allow you to pause and reflect.

Lesson

I learned that deep breathing can distract me from my thoughts

Lightness

What I am feeling is ok. Putting my hands above my heart and focusing on my breathing allowed myself to remove the heaviness in the moment

I felt a little bit of the anxiety slip away but I still wasn't feeling better because I was sad

It's okay to feel this way, and it's okay to be stressed and anxious about something

I felt terrible. Like I was mad at everything yet I wanted to cry my eyes out.

I learned that it’s okay for me to feel this way and that I need to try to say this to myself when I get upset like this again.

Meditation

I felt super relaxed after lisenting to my first meditation. I was happy and peaceful

Feels

It's understandable that you feel what you feel. It's ok for me to feel that way and I'm allowed to

Sadness

I was said before I listened to this now I don’t need to think about it I’m feel free tysm

That if I focus on my breathing it really helps a lot

It’s ok to be upset An you just have to focus an breath an tune everything out an just breath an clear my head

Hands on heart

That was very soothing. Definitely helps me relax.

I feeling less anxious.

Thank you. It helped me start my day. I’ll keep try to focus on my breath through a day. Excited to try more of theses sessions.

Soothed and relaxed

I felt somewhat soothed and relaxed for my first time using this app

I still feel the same

I honestly don’t know if it is that i’m doing this meditations wrong or something, but I still feel horrible about myself, yet I don’t feel nothing at all, it’s terrible

This app has really helped me

My first day trying aura, I put on headphones and lied down on my bed. I didn’t notice anything new. I thought I was doing it wrong. But by the third day, I felt really relaxed and peaceful.

Hands on heart

This part was so nice. Just reassuring myself that it was okay to have emotion and stress. This session really helped.

Anxiety

I felt a lot calmer and just at ease. I’m more relaxed and I look forward to everything else that this wonderful app has to offer

First mediation

It didn’t take that long and seemed to relax my mind. I noticed how my thoughts about my recent disagreement with a friend really pains me by feeling the difference when i focuses on something else even for a short time

i feel

i feel like.. my chest is constantly heavy. my brain is always too crowded.

Sress

I felt very heavy in my head . I had this pounding headache and a heavy heart . But I realized focusing on my breathing can help me get my thoughts away at least for a few moments

first mediation

I felt pretty okay. I felt myself get calmer. it’s rare that my mind isn’t constantly racing. i’d like to keep this up

April 19/2018

I learned that being proactive yields way more results and that I'm not frugal enough with money and have trouble holding on to it.

I felt

I feel very panicked and insecure, I'm having the time of my life but I am stressed not having my own resources. Why do I feel like I need this stuff? I'm starting to notice that I feel this way more often than not when somebody else is counting on me. Like Zurich, and Ian. I want to get to a point where I move for the sake of my own mission, not just to comfort others.

Admitted I was SAD

All the other days I felt “great”—today when asked, I said I felt sad. The proffered meditation helped. She told me to put my hands on my heart and say It’s okay. It’s alright. It’s understandable to feel the way I do. And it is. I am sad that my primary relationship is denying me support—emotional support—and that it cannot go on indefinitely.

Title

I learned that breathing can really help you out when you are stressed. Deep breathing’s.

Calm myseld

I am trying to get over horrible panic attacks! Trying to find more ways to help me to overcome this ongoing issue

After telling myself that it’s okay to feel this way I wanted to cry with relief.

It’s not a big process to let go of my attachment to how I feel I’m the moment.

A place to rest

I learned that I can focus on my breathing to afford myself a nice place to rest anytime. Bringing myself back to center is easier than I make it out to be, and the situation is never as dire as it seems

Day 1 ~ 4/20/8

I am trying to learn how to control the daily stresses of life that I have no control over. Maybe if I meditating I will be able to control my love my anxiety and worries that I have daily.

I feel so lonely when I’m by myself.

Feeling lonely doesn’t mean you’re alone and doesn’t mean everyone hates you or you’re worthless.

Running Around

I run through my days - whether it’s class, running or just my thoughts. The more I think about things, the more stressed I become. The more stressed I become the more I loathe myself. So i must learn to slow down and breathe through the running.

Compassion

I noticed that as I just focused on my breathing, I felt more loose and my body felt lighter. I could tell where the tension in my body was. It was located in my shoulders.

Third session involved stress.

I learned that my body seems to be at a constant stress. My shoulders constantly tensed, so tensed that it seems as if trying to pop my neck n head off, also, my jaw constantly clinched, as well as my back and torso. I was able to control my body and allow myself to be at rest, more at ease, not as tensed. Thank you.

Anxiety

I learned that I have anxiety and I think it's bad. I feel anxious all the time and meditation feels great to leave my head and go somewhere else.

Feelings

I want to focus on how I feel and what I can do to become more at peace and love who I am.

Grace

This was a good reminder to give yourself the grace you would anyone else to feel how they do. It’s ok for them, so of course it should be ok for me too.

First Meditation

I felt a lot more relieved compared to how I was feeling before.

Breathe out

I learned that the more you care, the more you suffer. You have to be strong and everything you don't want to be at that time.

Relieved

I learned that taking that time to pull yourself away from everything else that’s going on and taking a second to love and focus on yourself makes an incredible difference on not only your mood but your outlook as well.

Mindful focus

It dealt so good to be able to focus so easily. I really want to be able to feel that way all the time. I hope others felt the same experience.

Mindfulness

This session really helped me with just trying to relax and noticed that it is ok to feel stressed but to also take the time for Ur self also.

I feel great

I learned that when ever I’m stressed to just focus on the breathing

It's okay

I learned that it's okay to feel sad I know that I let my problems get to me I focus to much on them and I need to relax and forget about them.

Paz, poco a poco

Dicen que el tiempo cura todo, lo cual no es que me guste admitirlo. Más bien siento que ese tiempo por lo general viene de la mano de la distancia. En eso si creo: mientras más alejado estés del problema, o de la situación (No en un acti de “huir”, si no en un acto de evitar que la situación te “posea”).

I loved this meditation. Just what I needed this evening.

I don’t need to try to change the way I feel but to accept it and understand it.

Just breathe...

I learned that you do not have to feed your stress and grow your anxiety by giving it the attention it demands*. I know I am in control. Let go and let God. Just breathe...

Day 1

I don’t believe it is ok to feel bad/sad/anxious, etc. It’s not ok for me. But it is understandable?...

Sad but relieved

I felt sad when I started the exercise but began to feel better when I was told it's okay to feel this way and I shouldn't be ashamed to feel sad and anxious at times.

Acceptance

We are all made up of many parts. Learn to work with and not be controlled by your thoughts and emotions. Accept them. Appreciate them and then move towards happy and positive thoughts. Life is not meant to be sunshine and roses everyday, as written in the “road less traveled” life is tough!

Compassion

I learned that if I haven't had enough sleep the night before I shouldn't lie down when meditating!! (Waking 40 minutes later - whoops - now I'm running late!)

I felt

I learned that even with stress it’s okay you are gonna have those feelings and it’s normal to but it’s also good to focus on your own breathing to remind you what’s important

1

I can't keep looking around for something else to fix my problems, I have to

i noticed

Ive always thought I was the only one who felt the anxiety, this is a baby step to teach my heart and brain that im not the only one.

Me

I felt hurried with thoughts. Took a chance to relax and not focus on how empty my days are but to fill them with things I like

I am okay

I am in control. I will be okay. It’s is okay to feel like I do.

compassion

i learned that it’s ok to be stressed and that some times we have to relax

Day 1

I learned that is is ok that I have anxiety and that breathing is a point of relaxing

Huh

I have a lot of unneeded tension in my body that I need to learn to release more

My thoughts

I felt at some points stressed and also that I couldn't relax and stop thinking about random thoughts in my head instead of pushing them away and ignoring those thoughts and just relaxing.

Learned

My feelings are valid and understandable and it’s okay to not feel happy and good.

i got myself to calm down and chill out.

it’s easy to do if i focus on breathing and reassuring myself.

Day One

I learned that it’s okay to feel this away and have this stressful thoughts, but it’s okay to not pay attention to every thought that passes through my mind.

Night 1

I learned that I’m distracted by everything around me. That it’s been hard to find peace and quiet lately

Stressed n cant sleep

Taking a deep breath can help smooth the tension but not make it melt away

Day 1.

It made me very self aware of how I’ve been purposely keeping myself busy, with constant stimulation - genuinely taking a moment to quiet moment to myself, focusing on only my breathing was so simple yet so gratifying. A good reminder to slow down and breathe.

Headaches

My migraine went away for the minutes that I was meditating.

Mindfulness session one; Breathing

My nose is congested so I had to breath in through my mouth, and focusing on just my breathing was difficult because I couldn’t not think about everything going on in my life

4.22.18

It’s okay to feel sad. I miss Ryan, it’s okay to feel sad. Just focus on the breathing and not my thoughts of him.

Very relaxing

I learned that “I Understand” is sneakily a great breathing cadence

It’s ok.

I learned that being sad is ok and it’s alright. I understand that I’m sad but in the end it’s gonna turn out ok.

deep

deep breathing is very relaxing. I will always do this during the day from now on

Compassion Reflection

It’s okay to feel certain ways at certain times. However, thoughts demand to be felt, and so let some be felt, but do not take them too seriously.

Breathe

Every day should be taken one step at a time and just breathe.

It’s okay

I’ve that it’s okay to feel this way (sad). My anxiety and stress is through the roof and doing this really keeps me calm.

Stress with English and physics

I learned that I can control my breathing and make myself feel calm in 3 mins

I realized that it’s okay to feel anxious and important to become mindful of it.

I learned that anxiety can be stopped with a few simple breaths.

Reflection 4/22/18

I learned that I should focus on myself and not give to much attention to the things life demands

First day

I learned that its okay to feel this way, after all everything its going to be okay

April 22 Reflection

i learned that even though it’s hard sometimes not being completely happy, sometimes you just need to remember to breathe and try to remember the little things in life and not worry so much about things that you can’t control. it’s okay to ignore those problems for a while to get yourself in a better place.

First Aura Meditation

I felt a tad better at the end, the panic lessened a bit. I felt very focused on this mini session like my other apps, I wanted to keep going but I have to go to sleep asap, so I'm glad this was a short, good meditation.

The Start

It's okay to feel this way. You can cry if needed. You don't have to explain why or what's happening. It's also okay to be happy to. Pray to feel at peace and long for the joy to stay inside of you.

stress

That’s it’s okay to feel this way and I will be okay no matter what

Stress

It okay to bee frightened and its okay to feel this way. Accept your problems and try to feel better.

Acceptance

I learned that it’s okay to feel tension. I shouldn’t focus on trying to get rid of it but rather to accept that there’s nothing wrong with me for feeling stressed. It’s going to be okay. It will be okay. I will be okay

I was able to focus on myself for a moment.

As soon as I relaxed, time was up. I was able to relax my body and focus my breathing.

Nice reminder

This was a nice reminder that it’s okay to feel anxious and stressed. Funny how a reassuring nod is all it takes to release my problems.

Self-compassion

I learned to observe and accept my feelings just as they are, without judgment.

Acceptance of my feelings

When I tried to tell myself “it’s okay” I felt a frog in my throat and my eyes getting teary. To be honest I didn’t think I was that anxious at the moment I just wanted to prepare for my stressful day. I guess it’s good that practiced telling myself those things before so that I can more confidently say it when I really need to.

Compassion

It feels good to give myself permission to honor my emotions, especially when dealing with difficulties and pain.🙏

Anxious Stress

I learned that I am not as focused and as in tune as I would like to be.

I learned

I learned that I put too much focus on what aggravates me than things that calm me.

Happy & Content 😊

I got so focused on my breathing and so relaxed that my mind wondered off for most of the meditation. Happens sometimes! I still benefited, I’m happy & content 🙏

Pains

I felt like worrying about the pain in my tummy just makes it worse. I should accept the pain until i know more.

Stressed 1

It’s okay for me to feel stressed, and I can take a moment any time I want to breathe

Day 1

The strongest emotion that I’m feeling is stress. This is what’s causing my mind to feel heavy and fuzzy. It sounds like a busy street with a bunch of loud noises all trying to grab my attention. I think I need to be able to focus on one objective, finish it, then move on to the next and I’m hoping meditation will help me with that. Being stressed is normal and perfectly okay, as long as we are able to manage it in a healthy way. This is my goal.

feelings

The strongest feeling I felt today is sadness and loneliness. I felt that no body cared for me.

I felt sad

my best friend is moving. i’m upset i cannot go with her. now that i have breathed... i feel at peace

Reaction

I noticed quite quickly that the pain in my head subsided, and I completely lost all tension

First meditation

I usually feel that mindfulness is silly, but I could feel myself gravitate towards liking this session.

Sadness

It’s okay to be sad. I’m allowed to feel that way. I am human, and it’s normal. It’s okay to be sad..

I felt a lot better after this session. It helped relieve the day’s stress.

I learned that breathing when you’re upset is a good way to control your stress.

04.23.18

I need to give myself less of a hard time and de-stress more often.

Feel better

I feel much better after this. I’m not happy or bouncy, I’m just content. I feel like speaking to myself and telling myself everything will be okay felt nice. Sort of like a pep talk. I definitely recommend this if you’re feeling uncomfortable or not content.

It was helpful

I just started, but I feel like this helped me focus a bit better

I wanted more time in that space. It felt safe.

I could meditate for longer periods of time. It felt good to be reminded that my feelings are valid and it’s ok to feel this way. Sometimes I feel guilty for having anxiety.

Better

I feel so much for calm after that session. Anxiety definitely decreased

Bad News

Friends aren’t always friends and you need to try and be as compassionate as you can about the situation without letting it over whelm and stress you out. People do things for all kinds of reasons and all you can do is breathe

I felt at ease when I told myself it was ok to feel anxious.

☝🏼I learned that a calm voice is soothing in its own ☝🏼I learned that a calm voice is soothing in its own

I felt stressed

Focusing on the moment rn and not later or earlier takes it away or I do r worry about so much at a time

Today’s a day

I still feel sad but the breathing helped a bit. I need to try and not worry about someone who doesn’t worry about me. It’s not worth it

Life

I learned that breathing deeply helps relief stress. Not to let people get under your skin and to just breath.

🙃

It's surprising how much just telling yourself that you're alright and that it's okay to feel the way you do can help you to see that even thought whatever may be going on, I'm alright and I can get through.

First day

I had a long day today so I was pretty upset until I heard this audio.. it kinda switched my mood. I now feel more relaxed and less bothered.

🌬

anxiety is debilitating. little moments like this and telling yourself it’s understandable to feel this way is really when your chest loosens and you can breathe. thank you.

Reality

You’ll always make that person your everything, everytime But you’ll still be their someone, sometimes

4/23/18

I learned that it’s okay not to be okay. It’s understandable that sometimes things can make me sad and I am allowed to feel that way.

I’m calmer than when I started that session

I remembered that’s it’s okay to feel and that in the here and now I can’t do anything to change the circumstances or situation that’s bugging me.. so I have to remember to breathe an not future trip too much cuz it’s only gonna make things worse

Validation

During the meditation, the speaker said that it was alright not to feel 100% and that it was understandable and it struck me that I am always looking for other people to validate what I feel otherwise it feels dysfunctional

Great!!!

i start my morning with this and i feel much better , thank u 💕

Revive

I learned that it's okay to feel the way I'm feeling. I'm giving myself permission to honor my feelings and emotions. To feel my body and send my attention where it's needed.

Life is stressful but it helps to focus

I learned that taking a few minutes to concentrate on my breathing helps me to feel more relaxed when I’m stressed. I’m stressed about Eric and finances and health but I won’t let them bother me.

It's okay

It's okay to feel the way I feel. I don't have to feel a certain way I can feel however I want to feel and I need to focus on the little things.

I learned

I learned that it’s okay that I’m feeling this way. It’s okay that the anxiety and fear is there but I don’t need to let it control and take over me completely and leave me frozen. A few minutes of the meditation and breathing gave me peace which means it’s possible to feel something besides the anxiety

First session -stress

Not sure I liked her voice. I like the “putting you hand on where it feels heavy” bit. I thought that was nice

loved this one

i felt that all my worries about my competition and practicing have floated away from body not so far that they still push me to my limit and want me to work harder everyday to reach my goals but they’re far enough away that i don’t worry about it or i don’t catch my self getting anxious anymore

Feelings

I need to take it in sometimes. Completely just be alone. Breathe deep and think things out clearly.

4/25

I learned that focusing on your breathing is essential to calming yourself down.

One A

Breathing is essential in subsiding your anxiety ✨ I felt as if I had a friend while telling myself it was alright to feel anxious and pushing the thoughts that caused it made me feel like floating on a cloud. ✨

Affirmative

I liked bring able to say to myself that it’s ok and understandable that I feel this way. Very affirming.

Difficulty pushing away negative thoughts

I noticed that I had a difficult time trying to push away negative thoughts and stresses when I tried to just concentrate on my breathing. I did like however that this meditation told me to tell myself “It’s going to be okay” and “It’s going to be all right” and “It’s understandable that I’m having these thoughts”.

Anxiety in exams

I felt like just taking time to tell myself, it’s okay I feel this way. Really helped me calm down. It’s okay I’m anxious it will pass.

Breathe

It is important to breathe. It's okay I forget to, or that it's jagged, or maybe too fast. Without breath you can't be yourself or your best and that's no good

Plane ride

I am stressed about missing a flight and learned focusing on breathing can calm me down

Compassion

I tried focusing on compassion for myself and realized that the reason I was feeling so down was a lack of compassion for others today. It's so easy to get overwhelmed by the stresses you feel other people are putting upon you, especially if that person is someone you're around everyday and you see all of their flaws. It can become an easy trick to avoid responsibility for your emotions to place the blame on them for your stress, as it did for me today. Taking the three minutes when I thought I needed compassion and healing for myself, helped me clear my thoughts enough to realize the energy I'm expelling to others needed to change in order for my feelings towards myself to become more positive.

breathing

my breathing helped me to feel calmer for now. by focusing on my breath, i was able to feel a bit better.

Anxiety session 1

I felt as though I was floating through a field of clouds. Not caring what was happening around me. Letting every stress, pain, worry, etc. go with the wind. As my mind was being de cluttered of all the mess that had been accumulated. After taking a short moment to breathe and think... my mind was clear... ready to face many more new challenges.

i felt so much of stressful today

to teak it easy, that everything is okay no matter what it was just breathe.

Anxiety

It’s okay to feel upset. Stressed. And maybe scared. But mindfulness taught me it was okay to feel that way at times. And I appreciate that.❤️

Waves

The waves in the background were at a perfect level .. I could hear the words being spoken but I could focus on the sound of the waves & that brought me a visual focus point .. it was very soothing & centering .. I think I really connect with the sounds of the ocean/water

I don’t know how to express myself

My head is so bad at doing things I just get easily distracted and I feel like my anxiety is getting worse throughout the years

Stressfulness

I was stressed in the beginning then I was not stressed after, cause of hearing this😜😊♥️🤟🏻

Up lifting

This has really calmed me and minimized the amount of emotions I was feeling all at once

Exactly what I needed

I bottle everything up and this was a nice release/relief to say out “It’s okay to feel this way” ♥️

Worry

I learned it’s okay to have certain feelings, but I can choose not give it so much attention that it often demands

I felt my anxiety dissipate

I felt my anxiety dissipate, and learned that it’s okay to accept anxiousness. Accepting allows you to let it go.

Mother

I have learned that sometimes all you need is a motherly presence to remind you of compassion

I noticed when I focus on my breathing how much calmer I felt. It was nice!

I learned that I can use the focus on my breathing for whenever I get stressed!

Mid afternoon stress

Breathing in and out helps to relieve a bit of the tension and the stress. It’s nice to know that it is ok to feel his way,and I can let it go too, temporarily.

Today

I’m feeling horny and exhausted at the same time. My breathing feels calm and normal

Lost

I feel lost and not sure of what to do. Im getting significant stress from those i care about and I don’t know how to handle it. The meditation calms me down. I’m able to keep looking forward. But I don’t feel like myself anymore and I’m afraid.

Release

Just needed that comforting hand on my shoulder, telling me it’s okay to feel. What a release

Stressed start

I learned the I can position my mind and body to relax and breathe some of my stress away.

Mondfulness

I feel like I could return to this meditation at any point that I need to in my day. The mindfulness of the breathing is very helpful, and reassuring. I feel slightly more in control.

Self compassion

I have a hard time showing myself compassion. I learned that I can breathe deeply, loosen up tension in body, put my hand on my heart, and say “it’s ok. It’s alright. It’s understandable that you feel this way” & through that show self-compassion.

Self compassion

It is hard to show myself compassion. I have a difficult time showing myself compassion but have no difficulty showing compassion for others in my life as I am a nurse. I strive to give compassion to my patients and others in my life but have none left to give to myself. This meditation practice helped me realize that I do have time for myself and that I need to take time for myself each and everyday because self care is of utmost importance in my career to prevent burnout! Thank you for this practice. It was difficult but a great reminder for me. SCD.

I needed that

I just came from a memorial service for my friend’s uncle. It was very emotional. Hearing the words “it’s okay, it’s alright, it’s understandable that you feel this way” are very helpful therapeutic words. Thank you.

I really need meditation to continue on

I feel glad that meditation has become a safe haven. I don’t know why I stray from it, I think I forget to have compassion and empathy for myself. instead I begin overlooking how I actually feel. “It is understandable that I feel this way” And it is okay.

Letting go after the work week

I learned that I have a tendency to keep the stress of the work week bottled up. It tends to overflow into how I feel on the days that I’m off. Meditation is a way for me to let go of that stress and focus on other things.

A little better

I just need to breathe sometimes. I need to reflect on myself sometimes

It’s okay

I learned that it’s ok to feel the emotions that I feel. I needed this to better understand what my mind is processing.

Today

I learnt that my shoulders, lower back were constantly tensed and I really want to work on relaxing these areas and also look into getting better pillows to support my neck better when I sleep. Also have compassion for myself when there are so many things to do that are just way above my capacity. I can develop and be stronger, but at the same time look at what I am dealing with and remember that I am still human and not a robot.

Anxiety

It’s ok to feel like this. Deep breathing was very helpful in allowing me to focus on now and let loose of the things that were racing in my mind and ultimately causing me to have significant anxiety attacks, it was a very good feeling

its understandable

it is understandable to be feeling upset or sad when my friends leave me out. its natural. i shouldnt feel worse about feeling sad. its okay to feel anyway about anything.

Learning

I noticed that im really tense & need to learn to breathe & let go

Breathing

I am very tense and have a tendency to want to control my surroundings at all times. When I feel anxious about “losing control” I have to remember that I can’t control everything that happens and it’s okay to let go.

I feel less anxious

I learned to calm down and to focus on my breath and to don’t think that much

It’s ok

I learned to accept the way I feel as understandable. Take a breath, accept, take a breath, accept.

It’s okay

I learned that everything that going through right now is okay, is understandable, and all I need to do when I feel anxious, take a deep breath first, and when my mind is clear, let it flow.

Stress & Anxiety Meditation

I don’t have to think about my problems while listening since the voice calmed me down.

Stress

I need to be more aware of stress taking a toll on my body due to my thoughts

It is okay to feel this way

This meditation was a great reminder for saying it is okay for how I am feeling. I found the voice soothing. The negative thoughts that have been running through my mind are quiet for the moment which I am grateful for.