Welcome , zen friend . I'm so glad you joined me here for this drop of Zen , a short guided meditation . The month of December is often a busy one and very often there are stressful times for most of us , so I hope that throughout this month you'll continue to take time out for yourself , and , in order to help you to do that more easily , I'm going to keep this meditation to five minutes or less Today's meditation and the rest of our drops of Zen for the month of December . So let's get right into it . I'd love for you to find a nice comfortable seat or lie down . If you're driving , please pause the pod and come back to it later .
Speaker 1Just start noticing what you notice as far as what it feels like to be in your body right now . In the hustle and bustle , we spend a lot of time thinking , intellectualizing . We don't spend much time connecting with ourselves . So that's what we're going to do today Notice what it feels like in your body right now . Now , with no judgment , letting things be exactly as they are , and then begin to notice what emotion or emotions are most present for you right now . Again , with no judgment . We won't try to change them , just allow them to be as they are . Notice where you feel them .
Speaker 1How do you know you're feeling what you're feeling ? Where is this emotion , or where are these emotions stored in your body ? What do they feel like ? Allow them , be with them . Notice if they are staying the same . Are they staying in the same parts of your body . Are they moving and changing at all ? Is the intensity changing ? Is the emotion shifting ? Is the sensation changing or shifting ? Just notice it . And then I'd like you to ask yourself what do I need right now ? Now , instead of trying to think of an answer , just quietly listen for one . Notice what comes up for you . If something has come up for you , go ahead and set that intention to bring that into your day , to do that thing for yourself . And if nothing has come up , that's okay . You're welcome to continue with this meditation or return to it later . We'll begin to bring our attention back by slowly , gently opening your eyes coming into focus . I'm so glad you joined me here today . Until next time , friend , I hope you'll continue to take some time today and every day to do something kind for yourself .