The greatest and yet simplest gift that our mindfulness practice brings is a connection to the present moment. When we inhabit the present moment, we can open ourselves to all of its possibilities, its opportunities, the full experience of that moment in time. When we release our attachment to our busy thinking mind, our past regrets and future worries, we can simply be in the Now. In this moment lies the possibility for peace and joy; in this moment lies an opportunity to grow and heal.
My second meditation on Insight Timer has reached the head of the queue and is now live! Be Here Now is a practice that begins with awareness of your breath and your surroundings, and then it guides you on a scan of the body to help you connect to the full experience of each moment. I invite you to explore this practice whenever you find yourself distracted or disconnected, feeling stress or anxiety, or simply in need of respite from the busyness of your day.
Being here now helps you to cultivate a sense of peace and calm that will allow you to navigate whatever arises on your path.