A full hour of guided practice for Stage Two of The Mind Illuminated, John Yates' map of meditation. Stage Two is all about the wandering mind: noticing sooner when your attention has drifted off the breath, and coming back without frustration. This is not a quick reset. It is a long sit for people who want to actually build the skill, one gentle return at a ... Show More
Oct 29
Stoic Sleep Affirmations: Enough For Tonight
The day is finished, but you may still be going over it. This quiet bedtime practice begins with settling into the bed, then offers short Stoic reflections on having enough and allowing yourself to rest. You do not need to repeat the lines or remember them. Let them pass, with lo ... Show More
7m 34s
Oct 20
Amor Fati: The Stoic Practice Of Loving Your Fate
What would it mean to work with the life you have, even when it takes a turn you would never have chosen?This recorded talk explores amor fati, the practice of loving your fate, and the difference between active acceptance and passive resignation. I connect the idea with three ev ... Show More
25m 47s
Jan 2025
Meditation: Open Awareness – Relaxing Back into Presence (19:20 min)
<p>This guided meditation practice brings attention to the continuous space within and around the body, and the aliveness of sound, sensation and feeling that lives through us. While it's natural for attention to get distracted, the pathway home is a relaxing back into presence – ... Show More
19m 20s
Sep 2024
20-Minute Guided Meditation for Developing Mindfulness | Mindfulness Practice
<p>Welcome to this 20-minute guided meditation for developing mindfulness, brought to you by Declutter The Mind. In this session, we'll focus on cultivating a deeper awareness of the present moment by observing the breath, bodily sensations, and sounds around us. This meditation ... Show More
20m 32s
