I was walking so fast in 10 directions. Thanks for being my daily siren. I'm not sure you realize your impact, but it is profound. And you get it all done by staying still. Keep not walking so fast, it is helping.
The experience of the body leaning forward while driving is where “rushing” gets recognized most often in my experience. This practice reframed the notion that the journey is the destination, as the destination isn’t a permanent thing or place. It will change or we will move on, a new journey to a new destination or perhaps a continued journey with no destination, only what’s here right now.
I enjoyed the two different approaches on the regular and extended meditations. Joining Jeff as he caught himself “leaning forward” and providing a practical guide of how one can respond in those moments. With things to do and places to be, pausing and taking a beat. Plus Jeff’s classic giggle as the extended version faded to black.
Here on Whidbey Island we have much-awaited & welcome sunshine. I'm out in Trillium Forest where salmon berries are blossoming, birds are singing, Douglas squirrels are chirping, and the whole wide world is alive in Spring! And yet, and yet it takes me aback: why am I trekking so fast?
Good morning. I often feel rushed and expect myself to do more than is realistic. It’s good to stop. Jeff, you and your wife are just in the middle of it all right now with your little guys. But it’s good - I know you’re going to raise them to be great people. One of our great people and his girlfriend are coming for dinner later today - nothing fancy. I am going to focus on enjoying the process of making the meal and maybe bringing some spring flowers in and making the house welcoming. Just try to slow down and enjoy it instead of making it stressy. Thanks for this.
Wow… so profound. The simplicity of this is so valid. Grounding and what I needed to help me realize that we are here truly HERE for all of this. It will be gone before we know it. ❣️
I just completed this meditation while sitting in a noisy departure gate area of Shannon Airport in Ireland. The timing of it was perfect, with the ambient sounds of the planes in my immediate awareness merging with the sounds of the planes in Jeff’s immediate awareness. A beautiful sense of connectedness arose, which was an aid to settling. Coincidentally, I just did my first two walking guided meditations yesterday, and this had a bit of that feel to it. (Incidentally, if anybody has the Peloton app, Denis Morton’s walking meditations (10-20 minutes each) are exceptional.)
I am in a noisy space. So was Jeff. And one would think that would be antithetical to meditating “successfully” or “correctly,” whatever that actually means. And yet, it was perfect.
Jeff’s footsteps, gate announcements, planes rumbling away in the distance, children in Jeff’s background environment, the sounds of commercial hand dryers turning on and off around me, the speckled pebble-like pattern of the floor in front of me, traffic sounds in Jeff’s background, people chatting around me, the sounds of Jeff breathing, the overcast grey sky yet light still streaming through the ceiling to floor windows of this old terminal.
Life happening. And I was here for it. Instead of trying to kill time in the airport, I did the opposite. I sat in the ordinariness of the moments, which is a sort of giving respect to them. Most of our moments are ordinary, aren’t they?
Thank you Jeff. This was nourishing in a way that was perfect for my current frame of mind and circumstances.
Sitting with this meditation helped me to enter a spacious calm, suspended in stillness. The gentle cadence of your voice and the extended pauses allowed me room to float. Thank you Jeff. This might be the midday meditation I’ve been searching for as a way to interrupt the busyness and intensity that governs my daily activities. Slow. Effortless. No need for anything else.
🙏🏻 Jeff, Your meditations have provided me with so much sustenance over the past six months and I am deeply grateful for all you that offer this community.
I began a daily practice of sitting in 2017, after years of considering myself a serial failed meditator. I had no idea what I was doing, or even what I was trying to do. I stumbled around, mostly on my own, sometimes finding guided meditations that felt helpful at least for a while. When I came across your meditations (10% Happier) I immediately sensed that I had found my home. The recognition was a physical sensation that was deep and powerful. Tamar 🙏🏻
Needed this one. I’m not sure if this is my adhd or what but I really appreciated the busy soundscape. For me, it helped place me in the here and now so mean my mind is always so busy, so having that externalized was actually calming and helped my mind settle. So interesting! It’s like when I was in college and could only really study at a busy cafe. Anyhow, appreciated being in the real here and now with you. I too am always running and rushing. It’s good to slow down when we can and be here.
Boy, did I love this meditation. Even though my mind (her name is Jane) was bouncing around it brought (me) so much peace. Beautiful change of pace. Thank you, Jeff.
I was walking so fast in 10 directions. Thanks for being my daily siren. I'm not sure you realize your impact, but it is profound. And you get it all done by staying still. Keep not walking so fast, it is helping.
Wow your metaphor of the daily siren! what a fresh spin!
The experience of the body leaning forward while driving is where “rushing” gets recognized most often in my experience. This practice reframed the notion that the journey is the destination, as the destination isn’t a permanent thing or place. It will change or we will move on, a new journey to a new destination or perhaps a continued journey with no destination, only what’s here right now.
I enjoyed the two different approaches on the regular and extended meditations. Joining Jeff as he caught himself “leaning forward” and providing a practical guide of how one can respond in those moments. With things to do and places to be, pausing and taking a beat. Plus Jeff’s classic giggle as the extended version faded to black.
The hits keep coming, thanks again Jeff!
Awesome David love hearing how you use the practice
Ahhhhh....
Here on Whidbey Island we have much-awaited & welcome sunshine. I'm out in Trillium Forest where salmon berries are blossoming, birds are singing, Douglas squirrels are chirping, and the whole wide world is alive in Spring! And yet, and yet it takes me aback: why am I trekking so fast?
Stop
Breathe
Feel
Take part.
Take heart.
sounds so beautiful
Good morning. I often feel rushed and expect myself to do more than is realistic. It’s good to stop. Jeff, you and your wife are just in the middle of it all right now with your little guys. But it’s good - I know you’re going to raise them to be great people. One of our great people and his girlfriend are coming for dinner later today - nothing fancy. I am going to focus on enjoying the process of making the meal and maybe bringing some spring flowers in and making the house welcoming. Just try to slow down and enjoy it instead of making it stressy. Thanks for this.
Have a great dinner with your great people, Janie, thanks for this note ❤️
Wow… so profound. The simplicity of this is so valid. Grounding and what I needed to help me realize that we are here truly HERE for all of this. It will be gone before we know it. ❣️
I just completed this meditation while sitting in a noisy departure gate area of Shannon Airport in Ireland. The timing of it was perfect, with the ambient sounds of the planes in my immediate awareness merging with the sounds of the planes in Jeff’s immediate awareness. A beautiful sense of connectedness arose, which was an aid to settling. Coincidentally, I just did my first two walking guided meditations yesterday, and this had a bit of that feel to it. (Incidentally, if anybody has the Peloton app, Denis Morton’s walking meditations (10-20 minutes each) are exceptional.)
I am in a noisy space. So was Jeff. And one would think that would be antithetical to meditating “successfully” or “correctly,” whatever that actually means. And yet, it was perfect.
Jeff’s footsteps, gate announcements, planes rumbling away in the distance, children in Jeff’s background environment, the sounds of commercial hand dryers turning on and off around me, the speckled pebble-like pattern of the floor in front of me, traffic sounds in Jeff’s background, people chatting around me, the sounds of Jeff breathing, the overcast grey sky yet light still streaming through the ceiling to floor windows of this old terminal.
Life happening. And I was here for it. Instead of trying to kill time in the airport, I did the opposite. I sat in the ordinariness of the moments, which is a sort of giving respect to them. Most of our moments are ordinary, aren’t they?
Thank you Jeff. This was nourishing in a way that was perfect for my current frame of mind and circumstances.
Long live the ordinary!
Sitting with this meditation helped me to enter a spacious calm, suspended in stillness. The gentle cadence of your voice and the extended pauses allowed me room to float. Thank you Jeff. This might be the midday meditation I’ve been searching for as a way to interrupt the busyness and intensity that governs my daily activities. Slow. Effortless. No need for anything else.
Tamar! I think I just went into a meditative state reading your comment
🙏🏻 Jeff, Your meditations have provided me with so much sustenance over the past six months and I am deeply grateful for all you that offer this community.
I began a daily practice of sitting in 2017, after years of considering myself a serial failed meditator. I had no idea what I was doing, or even what I was trying to do. I stumbled around, mostly on my own, sometimes finding guided meditations that felt helpful at least for a while. When I came across your meditations (10% Happier) I immediately sensed that I had found my home. The recognition was a physical sensation that was deep and powerful. Tamar 🙏🏻
This felt like a phone call with a friend. Thank you for sharing, Jeff. You have the best chuckle cackle. <3
the uttering "one moment at a time" reminds me of the end of a poem I wrote.
gift of the endocrines
exhausted sedated body
full day, full night
wake up with tight strings, tight bands, steel ropes
to loosen with love one more time
a day at a time
one life at a time.
❤️
Lovely. The phrase, “I’m here for this” resonates deeply for me.
Me too 💕
Needed this one. I’m not sure if this is my adhd or what but I really appreciated the busy soundscape. For me, it helped place me in the here and now so mean my mind is always so busy, so having that externalized was actually calming and helped my mind settle. So interesting! It’s like when I was in college and could only really study at a busy cafe. Anyhow, appreciated being in the real here and now with you. I too am always running and rushing. It’s good to slow down when we can and be here.
Classic Adhd - I’m the same way, busy cafés are great for work. But dead silent libraries…ahhh!
Exactly!
I liked hearing the sounds of nature in the city, especially the robins. Would this be a good meditation for open awareness?
Yes
Boy, did I love this meditation. Even though my mind (her name is Jane) was bouncing around it brought (me) so much peace. Beautiful change of pace. Thank you, Jeff.
More more please! A privilege to join you on your meditation walk….
What a little gem! Thank you for bringing me back to the present moment. Beautiful 🙏🏻❤️
grateful for this
Thanks Jeff! Great reminder for what could be a deliberately present Sunday morning, but my mind has filled with distractions and todo lists!