This Moment Will Pass
A wave of unease can come out of nowhere. This practice invites you to follow the breath and remember that this feeling isn’t permanent.
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(chill music) There it is, that feeling. Maybe you can't even point to exactly why, just a hum of unease, a sense of tightness somewhere in your chest, maybe this feeling that something might go wrong, even when everything seems fine. That feeling of uneasiness doesn't always need a reason, but sometimes, we need a reminder to pause, to rest, and redirect, so let's take a moment together, allowing the sounds to be our anchor to the present moment and just following its rhythm. (chill music continues) Breathing in, hold, and out. Hold, in, hold, out. Hold, feel the breath as a physical thing, air moving in and air moving out. Know that you are here. In this moment, you are safe. This feeling is real, but it's not the truth of what's happening. It's just weather, and weather passes. As long as we breathe in and out, we'll be steady, solid, and grounded. You've got this....
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Andy PuddicomeHeadspace Co-founderMore about AndyA former Buddhist monk, Andy has guided people in meditation and mindfulness for 20 years. In his mission to make these practices accessible to all, he co-created the Headspace app in 2010.
Eve Lewis PrietoHeadspace Director of MeditationMore about EveEve is a mindfulness teacher, overseeing Headspace’s meditation curriculum. She is passionate about sharing meditation to help others feel less stressed and experience more compassion in their lives.
Dora KamauMeditation TeacherMore about DoraAs a meditation teacher, Dora encourages others to live, breathe, and be with the fullness of their experiences. She loves meditation’s power to create community and bring clarity to people’s minds.
Kessonga GiscombeMeditation TeacherMore about KessongaKessonga has been an acupuncturists, therapist, and meditation teacher, working to bring mindfulness to the diverse populations of the world.
Rosie AcostaMeditation TeacherMore about RosieRosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love.
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