shared this vivid memory of summertime blooms and sunsets.
What pops into your mind when you’re meditating?
“How do I get better at living my life every day?”
– Cedric D.
“Colors! Vibrant, swirling colours of blue, fuchsia, yellow, and green!”
– Jane A.
“The beans are almost done.”
– @edgar_mindfulness
“When I start meditating, I see my entire body on the top of a very tall mountain looking at a canyon. It’s a very peaceful place.”
– Patricia V.
“Most often it’s things that I have not yet accepted.”
– @ckdaddy72
“Little mini movies of worry, usually involving my adult children.”
– @kellyvaillancourt
“Visions of food.”
– @drsusanalbers
“How amazing I am at ruminating!”
– @psikolegelifpeksevim
“I’m here. Come back to here. Breathe.”
– Carrie
and friends seized the day, meditating in this lush valley in Cumbria, UK.
How do you feel toward your thoughts while meditating?
Accepting: 53%
Irritated: 16%
Anxious: 22%
Bored: 9%
During meditation, do you tend to notice a lot of thoughts?
Yes: 85%
No: 15%
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