Jul 30, 2026
When we pause and gently return to the living experience of this
moment, we begin to discover a refuge that has always been here.
This guided meditation invites you to relax the body, soften the
heart, and awaken to the vibrant aliveness that is present beneath
the constant stream of thinking.
Together we'll practice using the breath and the body as a home
base—learning to meet whatever arises with kindness, openness, and
an accepting "yes." As we become more intimate with our
present-moment experience, we begin to realize that true peace
isn't found by changing this moment, but by fully inhabiting
it.
Whether you're new to meditation or a longtime practitioner, this
practice offers a gentle pathway to greater presence, inner ease,
and a deeper sense of belonging to life.
In this meditation you'll explore:
• Relaxing deeply into the body and breath
• Using the body as an anchor for mindful awareness
• Meeting thoughts and emotions with compassion instead of
resistance
• Returning again and again to the aliveness of the present
moment
• Resting in the spacious awareness that is always here
Our introduction music is from "Opening" by Adrienne Torf, © 2025 ABT Music