Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap

The phrase “mind the gap” reminds me of my visits to London. It also helped me visualize my heart center as the “gap” where I can safely deposit my thoughts upon exhaling. I appreciated the reminder that there is no “getting it right”...only practice. Thanks 🙏🏻, Lyndi.

Mind the Gap

The phrase “mind the gap” reminds me of my visits to London. It also helped me visualize my heart center as the “gap” where I can safely deposit my thoughts upon exhaling. I appreciated the reminder that there is no “getting it right”...only practice. Thanks 🙏🏻, Lyndi.

Mind the Gap

The phrase “mind the gap” reminds me of my visits to London. It also helped me visualize my heart center as the “gap” where I can safely deposit my thoughts upon exhaling. I appreciated the reminder that there is no “getting it right”...only practice. Thanks 🙏🏻, Lyndi.

Mind the Gap

The phrase “mind the gap” reminds me of my visits to London. It also helped me visualize my heart center as the “gap” where I can safely deposit my thoughts upon exhaling. I appreciated the reminder that there is no “getting it right”...only practice. Thanks 🙏🏻, Lyndi.

El espacio

Aunque esta práctica me sirvió para tranquilizarme un poco, no puedo evitar seguir sintiéndome ansioso por las situaciones que me rodean. Me ocupo de lo que está en mi control y dejo que el resto siga su curso, no obstante, el hecho de dejar que fluya es lo que me provoca ansiedad, aún después de aceptar que ya no hay nada que hacer o que, más bien, no se puede hacer nada.

Mind in gap

I liked resting my mind in the gap after the out breath. Hard to ignore the in breath though. I found this engaging and relaxing before bed. Who doesn’t need to give there brain a rest...

Mind the Gap

I learned that my mind have the power to rest by the association of the breathing. I love it when I can actually feel my mind rest. I want to practice this one more often to rest my mind.

Mind the Gap

This was so relaxing, even though I didn't feel stressed so definitely going to try this when I'm stressed! I'm also going to try to concentrate less on inhaling, that was kind of difficult so there is place for getting better :)

Minding the Gap

I loved the idea of leaving thoughts at the gap between breaths. So interesting to focus in on that gap rather than the breaths, though it made the breaths more purposeful.

Mind the gap

This was just what I needed tonight to take away the stress of the day.

I found focus on the out breath gap very effective for stilling the mind.

Loved this. I found focus on the out breath gap very effective for stilling the mind

Mind the Gap

Leaving the mind, with our thoughts, in the gaps after the out breath, helps us to focus and be mindful.

Resting in the gap

By allowing my awareness to rest in the gap between the exhale and inhale I find I can remain in the moment. Being in the moment I can fully relax I can let go of worry and anxiety.

Mind the gap

I loved this meditation, restoring my mind in the gap between the outbreath and inbreath. I was able to really stay focused.

Good one

Did this post home workout and it was great! Brought me back to Center & helped me feel calm.

Mind the gap

I felt my mind busy. I was aware if this but i think i missed the message. I still liked that i was aware of my wandering mind. It will have to become a habit. I will work on it.

Mindfulness

How to focus on breathing, and letting go of any thoughts and just focusing on breathing

The gap

I will go back to the gap today. Rest my mind there whenever it needs it.

Calmed

I need to just take a deep breath once and awhile to just calm myself

raindrops on roses...

I woke to the sound of cracking bacon in a pan or so I thought as my mind cleared the sound changed to the thrumming of fingers on a wooden desk then finally I realized later that morning, after the shower had past, I went outside the sun warmed my face everything glistened I walked down the driveway to the hedge Collet’s American Beauties were in full bloom, adorned with translucent orbs of liquid

Mind The Gap

It made me feel nice and calm and was amazing. But I wasn’t getting the message. And the voice was kind of annoying and uncomfortable

Reconnect

I was able to reconnect with my self. Any unwilling thoughts I was able to let go of.

Leaving the mind behind to linger

Very interesting- leaving the mind behind at the gap at the end of the exhale to continue to experience it, while the body does what it needs to do to get there again. So the mind is jumping from one lingering present moment to the next, so it can focus and explore that gap between the breaths. Namaste

Poor session for bedtime

Long narrative gaps let me doze off, then the return of the narration startled me back awake several times! Perhaps a soundtrack would enhance this session?

Minding the Gap

Peaceful Sunday morning! First time since Monday I’ve meditated & it was too long between times... thankful for this beautiful moment 🙏🏼

It was weightless

This meditation helped relieve some tension I had in my head. I slipped a few times and my mind wandered, but I still enjoyed this meditation. Continuing to be a work in progress!!

I have found myself, during the day, trying to

concentrate on my breath. This is surprising as I automatically did this when I needed it. More so because I only meditate at night. Good for me.

Oxygen

Imagine a moment in which all one’s inhales are infused with confidence

Resting place

My resting place turned out to be a sandbar at the edge of the ocean. It was a neat discovery. I was wanting the session to continue.

The gap + out breath = fogginess gone

Really trying to focus more on my out breath until the next mediation moment in my day. calming, centering and my mind feels easy. Gonna drink my apple tart cherry juice and another work day! Good vibes to all~

Friday

I REALLY like this one. My gap was in my parents back yard in my hammock. I just kept going back there and pretending my out breath was a gentle wind (that was probably the lamest sentence I’ve ever typed). Mind the gap.

Great

This is a really calming and enjoyable meditation. I’ve done this one for the past two nights before bed and it has calmed me down and helped me get to bed. As a Brit, I find the title funny because of the tubes in London and ‘mind the gap’ is something they always say at the tubes.

Calming

I noticed how often I forgot that I needed to breathe, I caught myself realizing that I needed to inhale- this shows how calm and blank my mind was, something I’ve needed for a little while

Mind your gap

This was a good mediation help me feel clear mind in the gap . Take it easy and slow deep breaths.

Out breaths

This took more focus but was very refreshing to start the day!

Very good especially in the Morning

I learn that doing meditation in he morning helps me feels light and ready to do anything and also very hungry

Me time

Need some me time & relax & meditate & write my journal & colouring & yoga 🧘‍♀️ have a cup of tea & relax in bath

Good start for my day

Slept long and I was suffering of headache. This helped me a lot to get good feeling before starting my evening work shift!

Bad sleep

Had a very bad night, awaken several times. Dus zeer slecht geslapen, gisteren te laat nog koffie gedronken!!

Flying

There are places in our minds where we can go to rest. They can be hard to access. Our minds are experts at work. But patience and silence as a bit of guidance light the path to peace.

The Gap

While working on this meditation, I realized quite quickly just how busy and noisy my mind can be. It was difficult for me to not automatically fill the gap. I need to work at this and learn to enjoy the space at the end of the exhale as a time to relax. My mind really never stops shuffling and moving thoughts around. I will work on this each day until it becomes automatic. Very good meditation practice.

between the train and the platform

Parisian saying (ratp). Attention à la marche en descendant du train.

Gasping...

Maybe I got too relaxed on these exhales because s couple times I found myself gasping for a Breathe!! I would travel outward on my exhales on this big long bungee cord like thing... getting out to outer space then suddenly I felt myself being pulled/jerked backward by this loud noise. About the .3rd time this happened I realized it was me snoring/gasping for a breath! Guess I was riding those exhales too far but it seemed like fun at the time! And I feel fine now! ❤️☮️🍀

Gratitude

I’m grateful for having medicine to cure my sore throat. For sleeping in a warm, comfortable bed. For having heat during the winter.

放鬆

我感受到這個app的魅力，點醒我應該睡了，讓我自動放鬆心情～ 雖然剛剛發生讓我不愉快的爭執，我到現在還是非常生氣，甚至很想打人，但我希望可以繼續深呼吸，讓我自己放鬆，這樣才可以繼續安穩睡著～

Sunny Wednesday 8-1-18

This meditation was focused on breathing. I haven’t been taking on Aura lately because I’ve been traveling. I think I lost a friend through Aura and it’s hard. We used to follow each other and now I don’t see her at all. Of course she lives back East and with the weather I don’t know. So as a result, this breathing meditation technique was very helpful. It helped me to relax. Thank you, Mindy. Have a nice day Everyone!😀

I felt very calmed and tranquil during this session even though I’m on the subway.

I learnt that paying attention to your breath and the gap between is very calming for the mind

Beautiful

short and sweet, got me back to myself again and paused the running of my thoughts for just a few seconds here and there making it easier when they restarted to notice what was there

Mind the Gap

I found this technique quite difficult at first, but with what i got, i feel okay! i feel more relaxed and calmer

Mind the gap

It can be such a spacious place to have a look around and see the calm and stillness.

Thank you

I learned to block out the negative and breathe in the positive

Breath

For the first time I realized that we are constantly relying on our breath. We may not always realize it, but we are always breathing. And it’s amazing how from the second we are born we now how to do it! No one teaches us, it’s just there.

Mind the gap

Focusing on resting on the gap between breaths. Nice change of pace from focusing on the in and out breaths. For some reason, this seems less stressful. I found it easier to stay focused on just resting there without my mind running away with me!

breathing

don’t be so focused on your breathing ,but just let it happen naturally.

Staying with the gap!

My first pass at this was difficult - it was very hard to stay with the out breath and the gap and to leave my mind there! It was a good challenge - I hope to work on this technique again!

Mind the Gap...

Reminds me of riding the Tube in London. Such great memories. My gap is where my strength lies. When I can clear away the confusion, quiet the mind and let my soul breathe I am powerful beyond measure. I must remember to go to the Gap when the world seems to be too much. The Gap is my recharge. Trust the Gap. #Light&Love

stress relief

Breathing really help me to relax and live the moment. Meditation is the key of happiness.

relieved .

this one actually helped a lot more with the breathing techniques .

I am enough

As I let my thoughts wander during this meditation, I realized that I am enough just the way I am, in this present moment. Not everyone will see my worth and not every opportunity will be for me, but that is okay. Because I am enough.

mind the gap

very relaxing exercise, helped me to unwind and live in the present moment, minding the gap between breaths is a very useful practice

Bliss

My inner workings are already becoming less jumbled and I’ve only done this twice

How to trust

It is simple to know that the ones who we deeply trust always has our back...

Simple is hard.

Even the simplest of actions can be hard to truly fully engage in when the mind is cluttered, distracted, or otherwise unable to make thought and action congruent. Sitting in silence with only one’s thoughts as company can be a scary thing, but keep calm. Keep your breathing steady, and don’t hold onto any one feeling or thought. You can weather this.

clear your mind

By breathing you clear your mind of garbage thoughs and stop to over think the things that bother your soul... So, just breathe

Mind the gap

Thank you Mindy! That was a lovely, relaxing meditation! I need to work on leaving my mind in the gap! I think that is a wonderful practice!

Relief

Breathing and focusing on the present moment is calming. When I completed the meditation I felt more relaxed. I identified the muscles that were most tense and I released some tension.

Mind out of the gutter and in the gap

The gap is a pretty amazing place- who knew? Another welcoming place. Namaste

Peaceful but...

This was beneficial but difficult with Baby Shark playing loudly from my next door neighbor :/

Joy

I learned that there is so much joy in the present moment. I challenge myself to not let the future and the past steal my joy.

I didn't get it

English is not my native language, then I didn't understand what "mind the gap" meant in a meditation. I only heard this on subway.

The Gap

I never noticed the gap there, not enough to include it as part of my meditations. I wasn't very good at focusing on it today, but I'll try using that during my workday.

Gap & Margin

This practice on minding the gap reminded me of how we all need margin in our lives so that we can get adequate rest and be able to thrive, not just survive. The gap being likened to this margin in life. We are often so busy. But our bodies need time to just relax and focus on the moment, and remind ourselves that we do not need to do anything, that we can just be. We are human beings after all, not human doings.

I felt okay tonight

For the first time in a long time. This is good. It feels so nice and relaxing. I’m not so tired from overthinking.

Day Fifteen

This was a good exercise. Relaxing. Today is going to be kind of hectic, switching phone companies, getting stuff from Walmart, going to the bank and the post office and doing laundry. Paying all the bills. But I am excited. Not sure what was wrong with my grandma yesterday; but I hope she’s in a better mood today. Please let today be a good day. I want to be happy and not stressed.

January 14

A couple deep breaths and a little meditation can really help you start your day on a good note.

Focus

The image I chose was a Michellangello drawing of a hand. Giving was the thought that came to my mind.

I can't leave my mind behind

I find it's easier to let my mind empty itself... But I can't quite ''leave'' it in a breathing cycle, for example.

Like the idea

I like how she brought my attention to the gap between breaths. Never thought of that before.

Horrible

It wasn’t really that good like boo I can’t hold my breath that long

Great

I felt great after that it’s like I was floating or something my body feels great

Breath

Breathing is essential. It’s the part we least pay attention to,but most important. Breath is life.

I dont get it

I did this meditation twice, and I don't understand what we mean about leaving my mind there. I found myself breathing more shallow than usual when letting my breath move in and out without thought and sure enough yawned afterward to get some extra oxygen in again.

Forgetfulness

This helped me use my forgetfulness positively and block the negative out of my mind.

Wow

this one made a big difference for me today. Paying attention to that Gap in between the next inhale and exhale gave me an incredible sense of Peace. This was a really really good thing for me this morning.

Day 5 (I think?)

Still trying to get into this habit of taking some time to stop and breathe every day. Seems to be going well so far. I’m surprised that just stopping and breathing for a few minutes a Day has helped with the mind chatter

Mind gap

I am really getting use to having my little time out every day and learning to simply let go is great feeling

Wonderful Breathing Excercise

Very calm voice and a very helpful, adaptable, soothing instruction to practice the incredible habit of minding your breathing...☁️

I Found the Balance

I was a little bit more alert than relaxed but now i'm more relaxed and feel more balanced

Mind Gap

To recognize and appreciate both what the mind thinks and the silence between the thoughts. Namaste

i felt really better after this session...

i love it much i very relax feel and this session is good but it may be useful to me...

Focus on Breathing

If you focus on your breathing, you are in the present moment. Good meditation to help you feel calm and relaxed.

Mind the Gap

I learned how to calm my nerves down better with this exercise.

refreshed for the day

i can take deep breathes when i slow down and work on taking in air the right way and breathing it out through my mouth instead of my nose. this i need to practice for when i exercise

Breath!!

there is a resting gap between my breathing!!! Its is the most peaceful and powerful position for my mind!!

Escapism

I learned that I can travel anywhere in my mind and find peace and tranquility. I can sit by the rocky shore in Williamstown, Australia, again and just soak up those ocean sounds and breezes. It’s a part of me that I’ve discovered again. I’m so thankful...

Escapism

I learned that I can travel anywhere in my mind and find peace and tranquility. I can sit by the rocky shore in Williamstown, Australia, again and just soak up those ocean sounds and breezes. It’s a part of me that I’ve discovered again. I’m so thankful...