Headphones help. Find a comfortable seat.
The practice, in words
- 01Welcome. Let's take a pause together. Sit comfortably, and let your shoulders soften.
- 02Put one hand on your chest. Feel it rise and fall.
- 03We'll breathe in for four, hold for four, and breathe out for six. Follow the light.
- 04Let your breath find its own pace now.
- 05And ask yourself, gently: how am I, really, right now? Let one word come.
- 06There's no wrong word. Whatever came is welcome. When you're ready, open your eyes, and carry this calm with you.
The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don't go back to sleep.
What it means
Quiet moments hold things worth hearing about yourself. Stay awake to them instead of rushing past.
The other practices
- 02The Body CheckYour body often knows before your mind does.3 min
- 03The Feeling CompassA way to let feelings guide a choice.3 min
- 04The Imagination WalkPicture a future and watch how you feel inside it.4 min
- 05The Light PracticeFor seeing a hard memory in a new light.5 min
- 06The Release BreathFor letting go of something you're ready to drop.2 min
- 07The Love or Fear CheckA quick question before any decision, post, or yes.2 min
How am I, really, right now?
Name it in one word. Say it to yourself, or write it on your paper.