Meditation: Know that You’re Here (19:37 min)

One of the great gifts of mindfulness is discovering that we can always begin again. In this guided meditation, I invite you to return to the aliveness of the present moment through the breath, the body, and the simple recognition: "Know that you're here."

Together we'll gently relax the body, awaken embodied awareness, and practice returning whenever the mind wanders. Rather than judging ourselves for drifting into thought, we discover that each moment of noticing is another opportunity to come home to presence.

As awareness opens, we begin to sense the spaciousness that holds every sound, sensation, and breath—revealing the natural peace and wakefulness that are always available. Whether you're beginning a meditation practice or deepening an existing one, this meditation offers a nourishing refuge—a way of returning, again and again, to the living presence that is your true home.

In this meditation you'll explore:

• Relaxing deeply through breath and body awareness
• Returning to the present with a gentle anchor
• Working skillfully with a busy mind
• Resting in open, spacious awareness
• Offering compassion and blessings from embodied presence
• Discovering the freedom of simply being here

 

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Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music

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