Thank you so much; that was just what I needed this morning. I’ve felt stuck in anger, and I’m now in touch with the sadness that lies under the anger. And that’s better. I’m sad. And that’s ok. I can live with that. Peace to all.
Loved all the sounds. In a warm and fuzzy way, I felt like I was with you in your backyard and at the same time here, in my own home, with all the sounds in my environment. Thank you for this beautiful experience!
Thanks Jeff. Like other commenters, I’m struggling with the news and my lack of control. I know that being present is the answer but it will take some work. Your meditations are so accessible for someone like me. This backyard piece seemed very real with the laundry wheel and ambient sounds. Thank you for doing what you do!
The emotions started pouring out from the first sounds of your voice today, Jeff. It physically hurt. It was like a tap being turned on., which was a strong reminder of how powerful sitting in this way can be.
I was very thankful for the sounds...all of the sounds....I wanted to share a few of the sensations/thoughts I had hearing them, or maybe more accurately some of the places they took me.
In the context of visualizing us all sitting together for this today, the rustling of the leaves took on a sense of wisdom, and the enduring nature of earth, nature and its cycles....almost serving as a reminder. A reminder of what? I'm not entirely sure, but I think as a reminder of possibility, in a way? I'm not sure I can do justice with words here in expressing this experience.
The sound of work being done in the distance...a sense of life continuing to "life"....a sense of people still tying their shoes, feeding their dogs, brushing their teeth....touching objects and people around them.
The planes....one of my favorite sounds in the world...served as a reminder of the childlike awe I have had my entire life of aviation, aircraft, flying, and the idea of lives soaring above the earth looking down on me from above. I get a sense of calm in flight....a sense of removal from the literal and figurative gravity of what we carry each day. Hearing those planes in the distance reminded me that people keep moving and that maybe I can too.
And the gentle clanging of the laundry wheel....it delivered small fragments of smile to my face each time, because it was almost like this omniscient old object that has seen it all continues to see and will continue to see, and may be looking at us all wistfully thinking, this too shall pass.
I think what I really am wanting to express here is that none of these observations would have come to my mind without the intentionality of what we do here. Any one of these sounds could easily have gone unnoticed, without triggering any reflection. But in this way of sitting and leaning into experience together, I got transported....to my grandmother's back yard....in the fall....under a massive ancient maple tree....and I heard the sound of the leaves....and saw her face in the kitchen window.
Thank you for expressing this. I have found myself turning to small mundane moments or the grand majesty of nature with gratitude this week. The little quirky bits of life in this or that moment and the vast unfolding of the cosmos go on, unaffected by our tragedies, realities that we can tap into for perspective.
Once we have grieved, we will have choices to make. May we stay mindful!
Thank you, Jeff. Exactly what I needed after the stress and anxiety of the last week. I could feel it dissipating as I listened to the sounds of rustling leaves, the clanking laundry wheel - so peaceful, so needed. 🙏
Thanks for getting it Jeff. Struggling to meditate this week. Struggling to not completely freak out this week. Keep coming back to the need to protect our kids and it’s been hard to put on a brave face for them sometimes. That sense of being a mama bear who will fiercely protect her cubs came up during this. Also much needed wisdom is hitting me - be here now. Respond, not react. The past is over, the future isn’t here yet. Yesterday my husband and I jokingly said we were seceding and forming our own country. That got us through the day. This meditation is going to get us through today. The siren reminded me that there was someone in a more dire situation. Thank you.
The "feeling" is hard and painful and so confusing. But I'm starting to understand what Jeff teaches about leaning into experience as it is. An odd sense of almost "liberation" in a way can seep to the surface for me.
I’m still trying not to feel. ;( After trying to hide my feelings by keeping it together,the tears finally burst into a waterfall two nights ago when I just couldn’t hold it back another second. I’m truly grateful and blessed for my husband who was there to support, console and comfort me in the moment. He’s able to keep his tears inside. I am deeply grateful for JEFF and a few of his friends who are helping me get through “this’ one day at a time. One breath at a time. Mindful meditations throughout each day have become an integral part of my life today and I am very thankful I have the time to set aside.
I didn't realize how much I needed this. Anger, anxiety, disappointment and grief have been overwhelming all week. But just a few minutes into this, the sadness and tears came. And the feeling of release and relief. Thank you for bringing me in touch with those deeper parts of me. You are so wonderful at what you do.
Thank you Jeff. Wonderful experience of sound immersion that could be the soundtrack of my thoughts: construction/production clamor everpresent and insistent, the hopeful Tinker Bell chime of the laundry wheel hardware, the reassuring whisper of wind and leaves. Left me feeling connected to others more so than a quiet, studio recording has. More vérité!
Yes, we have to let ourself feel the feels to move forward. Starting mid week, I reached for guided meditations on acceptance, metta and equanimity to tend to my rage. Each time I could quiet my mind and open my heart enough to feel the fear and the sadness, tears fell. And at the end of each meditation things somehow felt a little more workable. I want to show up for myself, my family, friends, and communities as someone who can see a path forward and can take the next right step with wise energy and resolve. Thank you for your teachings that help me get there.
Nicole, thank you for sharing this. I am with you on that same exact trajectory. The numbness is slowly morphing into leaning into the anguish, and a sense of freedom seems to emerge in the act.
That was perfect in its simplicity. Tears come to my eyes; I guess I needed that. I had been thinking up to this week, equanimity. Practice equanimity. I need Jeff! Thank you. Sending love to you and yours.
Thank you so much; that was just what I needed this morning. I’ve felt stuck in anger, and I’m now in touch with the sadness that lies under the anger. And that’s better. I’m sad. And that’s ok. I can live with that. Peace to all.
It feels scary to feel beyond the anger but it’s so important. Thank you for this beautiful reminder
Loved all the sounds. In a warm and fuzzy way, I felt like I was with you in your backyard and at the same time here, in my own home, with all the sounds in my environment. Thank you for this beautiful experience!
Yes exactly so.
This was absolutely masterful. One of the best meditation experiences I’ve ever had working with equanimity. Thank you!
Thanks Jeff. Like other commenters, I’m struggling with the news and my lack of control. I know that being present is the answer but it will take some work. Your meditations are so accessible for someone like me. This backyard piece seemed very real with the laundry wheel and ambient sounds. Thank you for doing what you do!
The emotions started pouring out from the first sounds of your voice today, Jeff. It physically hurt. It was like a tap being turned on., which was a strong reminder of how powerful sitting in this way can be.
I was very thankful for the sounds...all of the sounds....I wanted to share a few of the sensations/thoughts I had hearing them, or maybe more accurately some of the places they took me.
In the context of visualizing us all sitting together for this today, the rustling of the leaves took on a sense of wisdom, and the enduring nature of earth, nature and its cycles....almost serving as a reminder. A reminder of what? I'm not entirely sure, but I think as a reminder of possibility, in a way? I'm not sure I can do justice with words here in expressing this experience.
The sound of work being done in the distance...a sense of life continuing to "life"....a sense of people still tying their shoes, feeding their dogs, brushing their teeth....touching objects and people around them.
The planes....one of my favorite sounds in the world...served as a reminder of the childlike awe I have had my entire life of aviation, aircraft, flying, and the idea of lives soaring above the earth looking down on me from above. I get a sense of calm in flight....a sense of removal from the literal and figurative gravity of what we carry each day. Hearing those planes in the distance reminded me that people keep moving and that maybe I can too.
And the gentle clanging of the laundry wheel....it delivered small fragments of smile to my face each time, because it was almost like this omniscient old object that has seen it all continues to see and will continue to see, and may be looking at us all wistfully thinking, this too shall pass.
I think what I really am wanting to express here is that none of these observations would have come to my mind without the intentionality of what we do here. Any one of these sounds could easily have gone unnoticed, without triggering any reflection. But in this way of sitting and leaning into experience together, I got transported....to my grandmother's back yard....in the fall....under a massive ancient maple tree....and I heard the sound of the leaves....and saw her face in the kitchen window.
Thank you all for being with me today.
Thank you for expressing this. I have found myself turning to small mundane moments or the grand majesty of nature with gratitude this week. The little quirky bits of life in this or that moment and the vast unfolding of the cosmos go on, unaffected by our tragedies, realities that we can tap into for perspective.
Once we have grieved, we will have choices to make. May we stay mindful!
Thank you, Jeff. Exactly what I needed after the stress and anxiety of the last week. I could feel it dissipating as I listened to the sounds of rustling leaves, the clanking laundry wheel - so peaceful, so needed. 🙏
Thanks for getting it Jeff. Struggling to meditate this week. Struggling to not completely freak out this week. Keep coming back to the need to protect our kids and it’s been hard to put on a brave face for them sometimes. That sense of being a mama bear who will fiercely protect her cubs came up during this. Also much needed wisdom is hitting me - be here now. Respond, not react. The past is over, the future isn’t here yet. Yesterday my husband and I jokingly said we were seceding and forming our own country. That got us through the day. This meditation is going to get us through today. The siren reminded me that there was someone in a more dire situation. Thank you.
“The siren reminded me that there was someone in a more dire situation.” Chills. So true. One day at a time …
Thank you. Have been trying so hard not to “feel” this week… but really that is what I needed the most. This helped me see that
We all need that reminder 🧡
The "feeling" is hard and painful and so confusing. But I'm starting to understand what Jeff teaches about leaning into experience as it is. An odd sense of almost "liberation" in a way can seep to the surface for me.
SAME. 💙
I’m still trying not to feel. ;( After trying to hide my feelings by keeping it together,the tears finally burst into a waterfall two nights ago when I just couldn’t hold it back another second. I’m truly grateful and blessed for my husband who was there to support, console and comfort me in the moment. He’s able to keep his tears inside. I am deeply grateful for JEFF and a few of his friends who are helping me get through “this’ one day at a time. One breath at a time. Mindful meditations throughout each day have become an integral part of my life today and I am very thankful I have the time to set aside.
We are all with you on this journey. ❤️
Thanks Jeff. This was helpful, enjoyed your meditations since Dan introduced us to you.
That wheel worked out wonderful. Sounded like a reminder to stay present
I didn't realize how much I needed this. Anger, anxiety, disappointment and grief have been overwhelming all week. But just a few minutes into this, the sadness and tears came. And the feeling of release and relief. Thank you for bringing me in touch with those deeper parts of me. You are so wonderful at what you do.
Thank you Jeff. Wonderful experience of sound immersion that could be the soundtrack of my thoughts: construction/production clamor everpresent and insistent, the hopeful Tinker Bell chime of the laundry wheel hardware, the reassuring whisper of wind and leaves. Left me feeling connected to others more so than a quiet, studio recording has. More vérité!
Yes, we have to let ourself feel the feels to move forward. Starting mid week, I reached for guided meditations on acceptance, metta and equanimity to tend to my rage. Each time I could quiet my mind and open my heart enough to feel the fear and the sadness, tears fell. And at the end of each meditation things somehow felt a little more workable. I want to show up for myself, my family, friends, and communities as someone who can see a path forward and can take the next right step with wise energy and resolve. Thank you for your teachings that help me get there.
Nicole, thank you for sharing this. I am with you on that same exact trajectory. The numbness is slowly morphing into leaning into the anguish, and a sense of freedom seems to emerge in the act.
That was perfect in its simplicity. Tears come to my eyes; I guess I needed that. I had been thinking up to this week, equanimity. Practice equanimity. I need Jeff! Thank you. Sending love to you and yours.
Life!
Merci Jeff pour cette méditation réalité! Proof that I can meditate anywhere, anytime... I truly enjoy your meditations. Thank you! 🙏🏼