We return to the basics of meditation in this simple practice. Though meditation is a lifelong and layered process, it’s simple by nature. First, we rest our awareness with an anchor: the in and out flow of the breath, sensations in the body, or sounds as they come and go freely. Then, when we notice our awareness has drifted off (most often to thoughts and all the knocking about in the mind), we gently bring our awareness back to our anchor.

“Truly- there is no ‘right’ meditation and striving to get it right reinforces the sense of an imperfect, striving self. Rather, give permission for the meditation experience to be whatever it is. Trust that if you are sincere in your intention toward being awake and openhearted, that in time your practice will carry you home to a sense of wholeness and freedom.” — Tara Brach

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