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Guided Meditation: Anchoring in the Present Moment Through Breath

Find a comfortable seated position with your back straight and hands resting gently on your lap. Close your eyes, and let’s begin.

🌬️ Introduction: As we embark on this journey of mindfulness, let’s start by bringing our attention to the breath—the gentle rhythm that connects us to the present moment. Allow your breath to be natural and unforced.

🌿 Guidance:

  1. Inhale: As you breathe in, silently say to yourself, “I am breathing in.”
  2. Awareness: Feel the sensation of the breath entering your nostrils, filling your chest and abdomen. Be fully present with each inhalation.
  3. Exhale: As you breathe out, silently say to yourself, “I am breathing out.”
  4. Presence: Notice the release of tension with each exhale, letting go of any thoughts or distractions.

🔄 Repetition: Continue this cycle of mindful breathing. Inhale, “I am breathing in,” and exhale, “I am breathing out.” Allow your breath to be your anchor, grounding you in the present moment.

🌌 Exploration: As you continue, you may notice thoughts arising. Acknowledge them with kindness, and gently bring your focus back to the breath. Imagine each breath washing away any mental clutter, leaving you with a clear and tranquil mind.

Time in Silence: Take a few moments to continue this practice in silence. Allow yourself to fully immerse in the simplicity and beauty of the present moment, using the breath as your guide.

🌅 Closing: As we conclude this mindfulness journey, slowly bring your awareness back to the room. Feel the ground beneath you, and when you’re ready, gently open your eyes.

🙏 Conclusion: Thank you for joining this guided meditation. May the awareness cultivated through your breath accompany you throughout your day, bringing peace and clarity to each moment.

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Michael Cloke is the visionary founder of Divine Essence in Motion, blending ancient wisdom with modern insight to inspire spiritual transformation. Drawing from Advaita Vedanta and Kashmir Shaivism, he offers a unique approach to awakening—merging stillness, creative dynamism, and embodied liberation. With a passion for uniting timeless teachings and practical living, Michael empowers individuals to experience life as an expression of divine essence.