Day One Meditation

The Beginning...

Excellent for the beginner and helpful for the novice. He shares some great techniques while giving you a chance to ride along and get some experience. Loved following my breath in thru my nostrils and sliding down into my lungs and then being blown out in the windstorm of an exhale. Gave some nice pauses to get into also. Overall what a great idea to create some beginner ones to recommend. Good job Aura!!

Gentle reminder

First meditation nice and easy, a gentle reminder to just focus on breath and where you feel it, followed by natural breathing. A reminder to not let your mind stray but that it’s OK if it does. I feel very calm and relaxed right now and I’m looking forward to continuing the series. 🙏

Day one meditation

As soon as I focus on my breathing it becomes more difficult, as if I have a mild case of asthma. Also, my mind wanders a LOT!😏

Day One Meditation

Staying focused on my breath is challenging yet rewarding. My mind was wondering a bit and enjoying the sounds of the waves in the background. 🙏🏻

Day one reflection

Great job providing an easy to follow introduction meditation. 🙏🏼🕉

One breath at a time

This was a very helpful reminder. I have been practicing mindfulness with daily meditations for a little over two years. I am still not sure I understand what it is all about and I don’t know if I am making any progress - but I will keep going, one breath at a time, and hopefully I will understand all of this better and have some clarity at some point.

Mindfulness

This is Day One of a series of meditations that help us become more proficient in our meditation practice. It is a wonderful meditation for anyone new to the concept of mindfulness or a gentle reminder to anyone who has been practicing mindfulness for awhile now. By becoming aware of my breath, my body and mind became still and calm. When thoughts arose, as they naturally do from time to time, I recognized them without judgement, and gently put my focus back on my breath. It feels great to ‘just be’ with my breath, in the Here and Now! Even though I have been practicing mindfulness for almost ten months now, I am grateful for this gentle reminder of how to use my breath to practice mindfulness! I look forward to the next meditation in this series! Namaste...❤️☮️🙏🏻😊

Day One Meditation

Even though today is not my first day of meditation, it was my first meditation of today! It was nice to be reminded that meditation is not the lack of thoughts but it is the practice if having a thought but not becoming caught up in that thought

Thoughts are like magnets...

You just get drawn in so easily! And then all of a sudden catch yourself on a tangent of thoughts..

Following...

He does a great job leading us thru preparing for and into this meditation. Good instructions for just trying to focus on the breathe at first as an anchor of sorts and then just notice the breath by following it and seeing where it shows up. By the end I was able to ride the airwaves in through my nostrils, down my windpipe and into my lungs where I swirled around and then came flying out on my exhale... very trippy indeed. But it felt great, relaxed, clean and now I feel energized. Thanks for a fun “first” session. 💚👍🏼🍀

Release control

Very enlightening to think about controlling my breath, then releasing that control to observe that it still works on its own. Another thing we influence rather than control in this life. Namaste

Blank-ing

I noticed I was able to focus on my breathe easier when I took bigger/deeper breathes. My mind had many thoughts early on that I mentally stood back to try and observe. I could feel my breathe in my nostrils. Then he gave some more instructions and I was able to slow down the number of thoughts and focus on my breathe that seemed to be in my chest area. Some final instructions and now ... only sensed energy moving across the back of my so-called throat area... it seemed like all labels were gone, ‘I’ ( my ego) was not noticeable, a blank screen was there and the breathing was happening on its own. So I guess I am ready for day 2...!? Namaste ❤️☮️🍀

Remove Distractions

I was able to focus more on the meditation when I visualized my mind as a black void and distractions as popping up within it. You can just imagine gently guiding them away with your hands.

Something so simple can be difficult

How simple the idea of focusing on breathing...but so difficult. But the guided meditation beings my focus back. No judgement. I feel calmer and more set to have a great day.

Breath

We do it our whole life yet take it for granted. The simplest way to to come back to ourselves yet the hardest ti do.

Does yawning count as breath? ;)

Meditation is literally a practice. “Are my yawns breath?” led to thoughts about planning my title for this entry, which led my brain to also start pondering other air-like things such as gas, and if they could be meditated on as breath, and so on and so forth. Focusing on Laughing as my breath is meditation right?! Each time my thoughts went deeper in the side tangent, I *practiced* drawing them back. I think if I continue to flex this muscle, I can build on it. I’m happy to have found a beginners course for us noobs.

Sunday, Oct 11, 2020 Day 1 Meditation

I’m easily distracted. My mind wants to go to the beautiful details in the room and how my cat feels so soft. Constant attention to my breath feels somewhat boring most of the time.

Thoughts

I easily begin to think about others and abstract reality. The guidance helps.

Distracted

Something that seems so simple, focusing on breathing, turned out to be so difficult. My mind wanders to other thoughts so easily.

Mindfulness

May just be the right practice for me. I’m rested overall and feeling quite well

Learning

It's always great to start from the beginning and anchor your knowledge. I enjoyed this practice.

Day 1

I can calm myself down through meditation and mindfulness. I felt very frustrated and angry but have found this soothing. Keep going

Focus

This was wonderful for bringing my focus back to my breath. In and out up and down very encouraging and very relaxing.

Breathing

Helped me not have my mind wonder on the upcoming day. Enjoyed the calmness.

I felt in in touch with myself for a change

I learned that meditation is not as easy as it looks and that it made me feel more positive inside

Peaceful and relaxed

Practicing meditation in the morning helps me to start my day off right. Im hoping this series can help me stick to the habit.

Meditating again

I have tried meditation on and off. Its always a good experiencd to be able to make time to practice. This time I am going to try my best to be consistent because I know that I will benefit from this.

Consistency

I keep trying to be consistent with meditating but it never lasts to long. I get impatient and anxious and just give up.

First meditation

Thoughts and distractions are natural. Notice them, acknowledge them and let them pass. Then get back to concentrating on breath

1st mindfulness

I learned that I enjoy the peace I feel when sitting quietly focusing on my breathing and redirecting my thoughts when they wander

It’s very difficult for my mind to stay on track.

I’m always thinking about what’s going on in my life instead of concentrating on being in the moment. I have a lot to learn about mindfulness .

💪

At first my mind was too busy focusing on something else. But then I tried really hard to keep with the breathing and I was able to control my thoughts. 🤙🏼

Wandering mind

Incredible how easily and quickly my mind jumps to other thoughts… those same preoccupations that consume my mind. Am looking forward to working on calming my mind in an effort to find peace 😊

Mindfulness

I didn't realize how distracted I am... My thoughts were popping from all different angles. I could focus better with the nudge of guide, to focus on one full breath, then the next. I hope I can improve my attention span through this!

Pretty focused

I was pretty focused on my breath and not nearly as distracted as I thought I’d be.

Focus on breathing

My mind goes in several directions and focusing on just breathing was calming.

Breathing …

The Key to Living! Keep doing it! If you have to Think… think the Highest and Best thoughts you can! Otherwise, just enjoy the fact you are Breathing!! ❤️👃🏼🍀

Bare litt hjelpe

Det e okei å ta nån få minutt omså, å bare å kjenne på pusten og legge merke til tanka og følelsa

More to learn

I was easily distracted today. Must mean I need more practice. This was a nice, good start.

Life

Darkness and lightness pain and joy. Life is opposites. I want to find joy again. The darkness has been black and deep. I will rediscover joy because it never left me. It’s hidden but it’s there

Meditation at work

I learned that taking a few moments to calm the mind with out being distracted can a challenge but focus is key !

I felt calm

I learned that it’s okay to think I noticed that i am more aware of my breath than I thought I was. It just takes practice.

I noticed my breathing I noticed that I am also easily distracted

I learned that I can control my mind and breathing . I learned that something so easy can also be very challenging

My breathing

I noticed it it difficult to be aware of my breathing while also not controlling it

I noticed my breathing but mind was wandering first session though

I learned that first session and need to switch off to relax

Day 1 Meditation

I can quiet my mind by focusing on my breath. This is very calming & helped relax and center me.

Breathing

I found it difficult to notice my breath and not control it.

I found it hard to focus but it’s the first time I’ve tried, so looking forward to learning.

When I stop and try and focus I become relaxed , especially listening to the music

New Habits

Waking up with headaches and feeling exhausted every single day has been my life for so long, I can’t remember the last time I felt refreshed, stress free and completely well and happy. I’m going to try to meditate daily for two weeks - see if theirs any improvement.

Wondering mind

My mind wondered off the breath over to what i need to do today before i hit my 3rd inhalation… 🤦🏻. Lol

Wander

I felt like I was trying my best to focus but at times my mind would wander off to it’s own thoughts and recognizing that helps me bring it back to the peacefulness

Thank you

That my thoughts did tend to wander…I can’t wait for tomorrow now

I felt calm and trying to just focus on my breath

Breathing was calm and I was able to do it without being distracted

I noticed

I allow a lot of random thoughts to distract me. I will need to learn how to let go of control and focus on baby steps

I noticed

My thoughts were every where and I couldn’t just focus on the breathing.

I noticed

I noticed that my mind was all over the place. I didn’t have just thought about one thing come up but it was random things.

Breathing, who knew?

I learned that focusing on breathing can lead to several different sub-focuses , as you mentioned: shallow or deep breath, raspy or clear breath, nose or mouth breath, etc.

Mind flying from one place to another places I’ve been around the world

Places I’ve been around the world once or twice. Far East Vietnam, Philippines, Hawaii or Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Mexico,

Sea of thoughts

I keep sinking in a sea of thoughts that can go off /take me off anywhere. Hard to sustain alertness and keep above that sea

start

i learned that if i try to focus on breathing i can let go of other thoughts

start

I tried to focus on the breathing but I believe that it will take time. It is difficult for me to attempt to ignore the distractions that creep in.

Mindfulness for Ruminations

“As you continue to meditate, you will discover the ability to notice thoughts as distinct from being caught up in thinking them.”

My first day…

but not my first attempt at mindfulness. I’m optimistic that I might have found the right way for me.

Day 1 Mindfulness

I struggled to focus on my breathing as my anxiety had my heart pumping, and that was a distraction. Tried to slow my heart in order to focus on my breaths

Focus

I struggled to focus on my breath to start but in the final moments I was able to release my thoughts a little and focus. I need to think about me for a change.

I learned

I learned it’s ok to get distracted and exactly where in my body I feel the deep breaths like my lungs throat mind and back

I felt relaxed, caught my mind wandering twice - feel totally relaxed.

I learned that I liked the feeling of switching off from my thoughts and worries.

Letting go

I noticed that my thoughts about upcoming tasks would seep into my mind. Looking forward to more letting go.

Felt relaxed

I learned that distractions are normal and to just come back to the breath.

Returning to meditation

This was a great way to get back into meditating, it’s has been almost over a year since I was making this a daily practise. I have found recently that my mental health has been struggling again so am looking forward to actively improving it and coming back into simpler mindsets with meditation. This session was very helpful.

Coming back to the breath

I learned that no matter what distractions come my way, it is easy to come back to the breath. Feeling so relaxed 🙏

Initial

I learned that my mind wanders very easily now but it doesn’t take much for it to come back to focusing on my breathe if I allow it.

Day 1

I noticed my foot fidgets kept distracting me and my wandered very quickly and easily.

First practice

I learned how big is the effect of true breathing on my mood. I learn to focus on the flow of air throughout my lounge and feel its impact on my body cells. This feels like all the tiredness have been thrown away and my mind is fresh to function and live in the moment.

Reflections on Day 1 meditation

I noticed that it’s difficult for me to take deep and long inhales and exhales without feeling like I’m having to force it through my abdomen and chest. Hopefully after more practice and a sustained period of time noticing the breath, I’ll be able to easily engage in deep breathing

Staying focused on one thing like your breath is harder to do than it sounds.

I have found that staying focused on my breath is much harder than it sounds. I find myself thinking about other things quite often. It is good to know that that’s OK and that I just should bring myself back to my breath and try again. Great first meditation thank you

Breathing

Focused breathing during meditation is hard!I know though in time it will get easier.

Is this right?

I learned the the 11 M???? They bother me some knowing that I don’t think that way so I’m feeling that I’m lying. ;-( so I’m hopping that this is supposed to happen

First meditation

My thoughts wander but it’s nice he reminds you to pull it back. His voice is so soothing. A nice way to wake up.

Letting go of wandering thoughts

Although I have been meditating semi regularly for a while, beginning this series with this session was refreshing. It reminded me how easily distracted I still can be, and it reminded me to simply notice the wandering thoughts and let them go. Come home to the breath which is there through all the wandering.

Letting go

I learned how to breathe and let go, and to relax a little more

First Session

Forced me to sit still & breathe in a controlled atmosphere.

Relaxed

I loved being reminded to come back to focusing on my breath

I noticed that my mind runs with a thought and it is hard for me to focus and be in the moment.

I learned that I want to be better and learn a new way to keep my mind in the now.

Felt simplistic but challenging

The observation of one’s breathe seems so basic and straightforward. But it can be a challenge however if you can grow closer to the focus it can be liberating

Breathing

I have to learn to focus more on my breathing because my mind wonders off

Hard to focus

I will learn to be more in the moment and breathe better. I love the sounds.

Breathing

I learned that I controlled my breath more often than I observed it

12/3/2021

I learned that focusing on my breath helps me clear my mind of all thoughts

Non judgemental observation

I don't need to be worried about how I am breathing.just being aware of the process.

My first meditation!

This was my first ever meditation and it was fantastic. It was very eye opening to see how distracting life can be and how to learn to get away from that. Looking forward to the rest.

My first meditation

I learned that it is normal to become distracted by what’s happening around you, as long as you find your way back 🖤

First session

I felt grounded, as long as I held onto the breath as my anchor.

Mindfulness

It’s much harder to just breathe and empty your mind than you would think it would be. I just focus more on just the breathing and not letting the outside world in.

I felt good. But I kept distracting myself

I learned that meditation happens with every breath and I love that I can keep track of my life as well as I am doing so I don’t have a problem with my life and I’m still waiting to see what happens with me the next day.

New to meditation

I learned that it’s okay to not identify with thoughts. Not to shame myself for getting distracted. I didn’t mess up. Just let the thought pass. Re-center and listen to the sensations of breath

Thoughts

I noticed that is is hard not to follow your thoughts when they come up. Focusing on breathing is more difficult than I thought it would be.

Day one of meditation

I’ve always wanted to incorporate mindfulness into a daily practice. Today, I began that journey. I feel relaxed and refreshed. Looking forward to more.

Mindfulness

I learned that noticing breathing is much harder than thinking about breathing and the process.

My heart is beating hard and fast because of a hangover and I can’t relax.

I learned that I will feel better when I drink much less. I am irritated by the fact I can’t save a reflection if it’s too short !!

I noticed

I learned that drinking coffee before meditating doesn't really help me meditate, and it increases the amount of distracting thoughts. I noticed that and am going to meditate before I have my morning coffee.

Meditation

I learned that my mind is busy thinking and the observation is very short lived - practice !

Mindfulness

I noticed during my diet meditation ever, that my mind gets distracted easily and that I have to go back to focusing on my breathing.

I felt

I felt that I got scared every time the guide began talking, then was calm, then jumped again.

Distraction

Being distracted is normal for beginners and that mindfulness is something that you have to learn.

Day 1

I learned to try to let go of the thought as soon as it comes to mind and then go back to focusing on breath. Not easy

Beginning Meditation

Nice to go back to meditation basics and reaffirm my practice. I like the simplicity of this lesson.

Was missing the basics all this time

I was trying to do more advanced meditations all this time, and wondering why it doesn’t work. Well! I was simply missing the basics 😂. Happy to finally start from the beginning, and looking forward to becoming a true master.

Simple but hard

It’s interesting how something that would appear to be so simple is actually so hard 😁 So glad to have started day 1 & looking forward to tomorrow

Start at the very beginning….

I learned that I am not very good at just sitting still. I found this challenging but still feel calmer afterwards.

First meditation

How easily my mind gets distracted but also brought back. Felt my stomach relax

January 15, 2022

I learned that sometimes being aware of my breath is uncomfortable because I don’t always have the lung capacity to take those deep, refreshing breaths that I used to be able to take.

Maybe should start further along…..

This was noticing your breath and that’s all I was focused on. There was only acknowledgment that one would be thinking of something else. How about if you are thinking only if your breath then “good for you.” Yet I think it was as three times it was acknowledged that we must be thinking of something else. Nope. I was following the exercise given three ways to notice your breath nostrils, chest or abdomen it as hard not to pick one of the three and follow.

So at peace

I very much enjoyed my first mindfulness mediation. I’ve been on a journey of self-love and spiritual enlightenment and it’s amazing truly learning to tune into my soul and abilities as an Empath. It’s been helping me so much with every aspect of my life from my internal self and how I speak to myself, to how I feel and speak to others around me. It def helps with menopause and the crazy hormones that’s brought to my body and mind. It’s helped me to learn myself more, to give myself more grace, love, and less judgement. It has also helped me learn to set boundaries and that it’s okay to have feelings and guard my energy from negativity or negative people. I am loving learning more and more on how to calm my mind and let the universe guide me. Manifestation is a crazy thing and I’m in love with what it can do! I’m choosing positivity today and every day and I’m still learning to not be so hard on myself and to stop worrying about little things that truly don’t matter but I know the more I learn peace within my body and mind, the more peace I will manifest within my life and thus enjoy it soooo much more with out worry and only appreciation for every moment. I’m excited for more growth to come!! :)

Day 1 mindfullness

Just focussing on your breathe for 3 minutes was a challenge. My mind was a thousand digferent places but almost mever here. Until the teacher mentioned rhis is normal amd to constantly re focus on the breath.

Mindful

It’s hard to focus on the breathing when you are upset. It will definitely be a challenge for me to bring it back.

Day 1 mindfulness

I noticed that my mind kept wandering , I was thinking about random things for the day and about quitting my job

I noticed

I noticed that I was paying attention to my breath but thinking really hard about my breath

I noticed that I had to work really hard to focus on just my breath and nothing else.

Unlearning a lifelong habit will take time and I’m energized to learn this new way of living.

Challenging

A lot on my mind at the moment and hard to slow down thoughts. Towards the end the guide used the word “distracted” and it brought to my attn that that’s what I was experiencing. Key words can bring one back to the present along with better breathing (also challenging)

breathing

stopping and taking a few minutes to just breathe is so hard for me. but when I push through the breathwork and keep meditating until I reach that calm is so inspiring and transformative

Surprised

After completing the mindful exercise where I just focused on my breathing I was surprised to find how difficult it was to stay focused. I think it is going to require much more attention from my part to get my brain to settle down and be less active.

Day 1

I noticed that my mind is very loud and I find it hard to ignore the thoughts and just focus on breathing. I will try again tomorrow.

Day 1

Being distracted is normal, and you can use your breathe to come back.

First time

Relised I get distracted easy need to stop thinking so much and take time out of my day

I realize that I love thinking 😄

So any thoughts that feels like good one to think, I was caught in thinking , forgetting about breath awareness I realize that is because I never fully understood that focusing on the breath when I intended to is that important compared to thinking something looks important

Gentleness

I learned to be gentle with self if my distracted mind persists, just being observant of the thoughts that come forward and watch them fade in the distance as I bring my focus back to my breath.

26 Feb 3022

I learned that I get distracted easily. Interesting that it is telling me my reflection is too short. Anyway, good to integrate meditation with grit.

Mindfulness is distracting

I learned that I’ve always gotten distracted when I’m supposed to be focused. I realized that this is something I’ve done since I was a child. My mind wanders away from the task. I’m excited to notice my progression during this course.

Day 1

Harder then I thought Won’t work with kids or pets in room

I learned to pay attention to the feeling of how my breathing felt against my nostrils

I learned that there’s more to pay attention to when focusing on your breathing - like how it feels in your nose, for example. I always used to focus on just the act of breathing - not how it actually felt to breathe

Breathing

I realised that my breathing was fast and quite shallow. It felt good to sit upright and breathe deeply and to take the time out to do this for myself.

Mindfullness

I noticed that I could follow a breath all the way through and that i thought it was more relaxing to observe my breath in my nose and throat rather than feel my chest rise and fall or my stomach because sometimes that causes me anxiety because of the feeling of my chest.

Mindfulness meditation

I learned that this was not what I thought it would be. My mind was wandering all over the place and it was nice to be reminded to come back and notice your breath to still your mind.

Not so easy

I learned that my mind easily wanders, and I’m worried about wasting time thinking about my breath when I have lots of other things to be thinking about.

I felt distracted

I learned that longer sessions might give me more opportunities to be present

Challenging

I noticed that my mind wanders allot and very hard to keep the focus on the breathing.

I noticed that I can focus on my breath.

I learned that saying affirmations keep me focused in my mediation.

Feelings

I felt calm, re energized, and optimistic. This was my first meditation on this app, but have a few times before. Still was very happy with how I managed to keep on track with the clearing of my mind, and opening up.

First meditation with Aura

I felt the quietude of the breathing, and today’s gentle distractions of thoughts that entered briefly to distinguish themselves amidst a body of feelings, some sad or disappointed.

1st Meditation

I learned that my thoughts don’t stay focused on my breath and I need to work harder at letting go.

Meditation Day 1

I learned that my mind is busy! It felt good to work on letting other thoughts go

Day one mindfulness

I learned that I can get distracted very easily. Also to close my door and focus on the moment and not let others into my space while I am learning these meditations

Meditation 1

I noticed that my brain is on the go and it took time to get it to relax and focus on the meditation.

I didn’t know what mindfulness means

This is very centering and calming. I can do this in moments throughout my day also. Love his voice. This Aura app is going to make me a better, happier, more peaceful, and kinder person. And healthier with less stress.

Learning

I can enjoy learning something new in everything including the things I feel I already know enough about

I AM

I learned that to repeat ‘I AM’ is the strongest tonic for dispel any confusion, or cognitive dissonance distorting my vision. By repeating ‘I AM’ with a cognate like ‘strong,’ ‘peaceful,’ ‘patient,’ or ‘belonging,’ I begin to actualize the thought at least on an emotional plane. Then the emotion grows and radiates outward and I suddenly feel like I’m lighter and more sure of my direction. I also notice the change in how I am perceived or received by people around me. All of this occurs because I made the decision to intone the simple and powerful phrase.

Day 1

It’s harder to let go of thoughts than I expected. Once I noticed I was drifting back to tonight I refocused.

April 13

I really miss r It’s been lingering with me all week Lingering discontentment in my relationship because of how much i miss r

Day 1 meditation

I learned to focus on my breathing instead of random thoughts after a couple tries. That makes me feel good that I was able to focus on my breathing.

Day 1 of Beginning Meditation

I learned that focusing in my breathing made it much easier to keep random thoughts from popping into my head. Not sure what the practice is doing for for me but will complete the series to give it a chance!

Meditation Day 1

I noticed a struggle to keep random thoughts from interrupting my breathing focus. I had to constantly fight to keep those thoughts at bay.

Meditation day 1

It was hard to stop my brain from thinking, noise, words, emotions, and images kept flashing. The most I was able to do was focus on the sound of breathing

Day 1

I’m proud of myself. I always feel like my relaxation times aren’t relaxing sometimes. Like I’m forcing myself to do it because I know I have a busy weekend ahead of me with work. It was nice tonight for my first time meditating to try not to think so much about the action and just be.

Day One

I noticed how easy it was to get distracted by every other sound I heard. But did well I think, kept coming back to my breath and ended up feeling relaxed, peaceful.

1st session

I felt distracted at first but got better on concentrating on breathing once I relaxed

Mindfulness Day 1

It helped to concentrate on “square breathing.” I did have some distractions

Mindfulness

I am noticing how easily my mind can wonder but if I ground myself and pay attention I can change it.

Day 1

I felt excited to see how focused I could be on the breath. I noticed that I really can stay focused on the task at hand. I was distracted at first by the non movement in my fingers, then by a twitch in my neck, then I realized I started thinking about ability to stay focused. Great job Carly.

I noticed that I easily get distracted..

I only need to stay focused one breath at a time. And that I can do so I feel positive about practising mindfulness.

Day 1

I noticed how quickly my thoughts come back in and take over

It is hard to shut your brain off

I learned that it is a struggle to not daydream and to focus on simple things

Day 1 Mindfulness

I really struggled with all sorts of different thoughts and had trouble staying focused on breathing. I feel like I used to be better at this but have slipped some in the last 5 years, especially with the pandemic. Being judgement free and noticing when I’ve drifted or recognizing those thoughts and bring my focus back was really meaningful to me. I’d like to apply this in my daily life to be more present.

Day 1

Distractions come and go fast but if you allow yourself to relax you realize it's normal to have distractions just try to let them go through meditation. A lot of things in my life are distracting but I am willing to work on it

Understanding

I noticed that I did become more aware of how my mind was wandering and I was able to bring it back. I love how the coaches here are understanding of that and don’t expect you to follow along without any distractions.

It’s nighttime, so I felt tired. My mind wondered a bit, but toward the end, I was able to focus more.

I learned that I can focus on breathing always coming back to it if my mind wanders.

mindfulness

I learned that I must close windows tomorrow to block out distracting sounds.

Wandering mnd

I notived my mind wandered without me even realising it was. I need to focus on my breath more and nothing around me

I felt a sense of calm growing through my body i feel a peace within me

I learned that I am in control No one controls my life but myself. I need to better attention to myself.

Mindfulness Day #1

I have practiced meditation before I’ve done tai chi I’ve done yoga been on a meditation retreat -definitely learned group meditation is a force all on its own- that’s the only time I’ve truly ever meditated and felt the benefits. Today I learnt that mindfulness meditation is the same thing but I didn’t realise it was the same thing until now. It’s hard so many thoughts came through but it was great to be able to see it once I’d done it and laugh at myself cos “it’s just a thought “ “hi thought” bye thought!”

Mind Matters

I liked meditating with a posture. With my back slightly rigid in order to feel it. Very good instructions. I'm excited to do more!

First mindfulness practice, I’ve been feeling I needed a simple place to start.

I learned that it’s easier to follow a track back with a slow guidance.

Monkey brain

Will I perhaps learn to control what I call Monkey brain, or repeat brain where one thought just keeps coming up, with this practice? I hope so.

Day One Mindfulness

I’m aware of mindfulness from Creative Psychology a course at Full Sail.. this is taking further into mindfulness. I learned the text book portion, which prepared my mind to accept the practice

I felt

The sensation of my breath in my stomach and learned that that is the focal point I need to pay attention to when my mind wanders.

First Mindfulness

I learned how to ignore my thoughts and focus on my breathing

Day 1

When focusing on my breath I felt very relaxed and noticed how my body felt while I would take in breaths. There were times i noticed my mind slipping away to other thoughts for a little but the third time around I was able to focus on just my breathing, distractions aside.

Mindfulness lesson one

I am trying to keep Focused on the breath instead of mf my thoughts it’s hard

Rediscover

I have been attempting to meditate for a while now. Most days unsuccessfully. This practice seems very educational and helping you understand what to do when thoughts interrupt your practice. Looking forward to continuing the mindfulness class!

Mindful meditation vol.1

Focusing on a single action in my body can be difficult! Thoughts constantly moving.

Breathing mindfulness

Very relaxed, engaged at times. Needed to recentre but very beneficial

Begin again

I know this is what I need. It will be interesting to see if I feel I deserve to become mindful or will I deny myself that too. It is after all up to me.

Distractions

….are inevitable. My mind seems to wander all too easily, creating lack of focus. It’s a good marker, as I am beginning my return to mindfulness.

Sick but healing

Focusing on sensations is tough right now with being sick. It felt good to sit and be aware and detach from the sick feeling a bit

Learning to watch the voice in my head

I have been reading The Soul Untethered and this helps me with being present. Looking forward to the series

Day 1

Relearned the beginning of mindfulness. Started today with a pain level of 8. Slept most of the day. Felt guilty for not helping Glenda paint.

Day 1

Pain level 8. Felt guilty for not painting. Began meditation.

Focus

Judgment is another kind of thinking Unlearn that and start learning mindfulness

I learned that

I have not learned anything new yet. I was already aware that thoughts can be observed without just judgement. Looking forward to other observations.

Day one

I learned that I’m still not great with focusing. Try harder. Don’t get distracted.

First meditation

I learned that it was okay to have distracting thoughts but to remember to come back to the breathing.

I felt frustrated

It’s hard to try to control something almost uncontrollable. I do know with practice it will get better

Day 1

Distracted all too easily but I know this will improve with practise

A very useful course

Great to learn some of the theory and actions of mindfulness in this useful beginners course.

Useful theory

Aalthough I am quite used to focusing on breathing as a technique and noticing thoughts it was useful to learn some theory.

Lots of racing thoughts

I realized how easily thoughts pop in and out of my head. It was nice to actually notice it happening. Coming back to the breath each time.

Day 1 meditation

It feels good to just sit calmly be at peace and reflect on nothing but the breath

I felt at peace. My mind was wondering in the beginning but after a while I was able to concentrate on my breaths.

I learned that I could enjoy my own company without the Television being on.

Refocus

I learned meditation helps refocus your mind to clear your thoughts. I felt myself getting distracted by small things around me and realized I needed to set my space up before I started

Focus

I noticed that although my mind did wonder I was able to bring my focus back to my breath.

Lessons from day 1

I learned that my breath can sometimes feel very shallow, like it is hardly there. But that it’s still doing everything it needs to for my body.

I learned that…

I learned that my thoughts tumble into my mind easily and are very random.

It's hard for me to think about nothing

I struggled to only focus on the breath. Quite a lot of tension on my jaw as well

Overthinking

I learned that I tend to breathe more rapid and off course when following any breathing techniques. I’m always in an overthinking state and worried that anything I do never feels right. Health anxiety has ruined me but I’m not giving up.

Learning to be mindful

I felt calm and relaxed after this simple activity. My buzzing brain is so often kidnapped by intrusive and worrisome thoughts. A little thoughtful breathing can help but I don’t often think to do that.

Introduction To Mindfulness

I felt calm, relaxed and composed after this brief meditation

Happy I started this :)

I felt my thoughts come in, but this meditation showed me how to center myself, including recognize I was getting distracted by my thoughts. This was a wonderful first step. :)

Meditation

I learned to focus on just the one area I feel when I breathe. For me it’s the upper nasal passage. Had moments where the sensation is so relaxing

Thoughts

I felt my thoughts coming in and then I just recenter myself and focus on my breathing. I’m having trouble just focusing on my breathing because my mind tends to wander very quickly.

Quiet thought

I felt relief just sitting and breathing. I noticed the birds outside are distracting but pleasant and i learned that it wasn’t difficult to pull my thoughts back into focusing on my breathing

I felt a sense of peace and understanding of my distractors.

I learned I am extremely distracted. I hope learning to meditate can help me become less distracted and more grounded.

New Sensation

I felt that I could let go for a brief second, any thoughts except my breathe and breathing.

1st meditation

I learned that meditation is not as easy as it looks. I’ll be distracted by my own thoughts I tried to come back to the meditative state. 

Felt grateful for the ability to discern my thoughts from ‘reality’

I learned a lot about myself through my meditation since I’ve started in January. I can return to my breath at any time and take a break from racing thoughts.

Breathe

Iam new learning the mindfulness and iam missing concentration. Guided breathing helps me!

At the pool

At the pool, breathing but mine was not on the breath. I do have some control over where I direct my thoughts

Learning

I just started doing this yesterday it my second time doing this . I think I’ll like it I am just trying to get the hang of things cause I think entirely to much but learning to catch myself before I let my thoughts get the best of us something I want to work on more as I go through this

First day

I just started this meditation and I feel very good now. The thought that it is normal to lose concentration was helping and kept me away from judging myself.

Mindfulness Day 1

My mind wandered to immediate body sensations, the itch, the pain. But easy to bring it back to breath.

Day 1 of mindfulness

With this first lesson I learned how easily distracted I get and how easy my mind wonders. Was a little hard focusing on the breathing

Mindfulness day 1

I had a hard time letting my thoughts go. I kept coming back to my breath and that helped.

I am new to this exercise and enjoyed it because it did help me refocus my thoughts.

I learned that I can relax more if I am mindful of my breath.

First Session

I learned the first step in becoming more aware of myself by becoming more mindful of my breath. I have to work on being less distracted.

Day one

I have meditated before, but id still say im a beginner and going through this day one meditation really feels like a clean slate again and its motivating me to start meditating again. :)

Soothing

Once had a practice and left the path, feels good and familiar to rejoin and re-engage as a novice

Mind reading

This first meditation was amazing. The timings of every check in lined up so well with what was currently going in at each moment. It served me really well as an anchor and reminder to bring my focus back to my breath. Amazing.

I feel like I needed be back in the present moment. I became aware that my thoughts were drifting to my to-do list. I came back to my breath and I noticed a softening.

My breath is consistent and as long as I am mindful I can come back to it.

Day 1

Andrew is on my mind. Worried about his thought, feelings of the events I caused. Want to aim towards healing

first medi with aura

I learned that following the breath is an easy way to relax and go deep.

Mindfulness

I learned that it is not easy to stay in the moment for me. My mind wonders a lot.

Mind wonders

I noticed my mind wondering but with his guidance I could come right back. I like that he made it okay to not judge myself when this happened. It’s a learning process.

Learning about my thought process

I learned that I get distracted easily - but mainly by the pain in my back. I need to work on this gradually.

Day 1

I noticed that my thoughts wondered to random things. But I was able to return my focus back to my breath with his guidance