Energizing the Mind

03/14/21 • 4 min

During meditation practice, the mind can grow dull or sleepy. In this short practice, you will examine a few ways to bring energy and alertness to your mind. You can incorporate these methods into your other practices, inviting clarity into your meditation.

With special thanks to mindfulnessexercises.com for the script and Christian Andersen for the song "By the Sea Where We Belong".

With special thanks to mindfulnessexercises.com for the script and Christian Andersen for the song "By the Sea Where We Belong".

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Bedtime Meditation

You may have woven mindfulness practice into your day— but as soon as you lie down in bed, you notice the mind beginning to race. As you settle down for the evening, the mind may not always read the situation accurately. With the stimuli of daily life over, the mind can seem louder than usual. This exercise can be used in these moments to help settle the mind and body as you prepare for sleep.

With special thanks to mindfulnessexercises.com for the script and Jonatan Järpehag for the song "Someday, Sometime".

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Awareness of the Five Senses

When you are in the throes of an overwhelming emotion, it can hook you in completely. Mindfulness practice helps you notice when this happens. When you do notice you are feeling overwhelmed, you can use this exercise to bring yourself back to the here and now. It takes just a few minutes and extends an invitation to be present.