Imagine a meditation hall filled with perfectly serene people. Straight backs. Peaceful faces. Not a wandering thought in sight.
At least that’s what it looks like.
The reality? Most of us are paddling away beneath the surface like swans on a lake, wondering if we’re doing this right while quietly assuming everyone else has somehow figured it out.
This week’s guided meditation explores the difference between performing mindfulness and practicing mindfulness. Not with judgment, but with curiosity. Together we’ll look at self-doubt, comparison, the subtle ways we try to appear calm or mindful, and how easily we can move away from what is actually here.
The good news is that the moment we notice we’ve wandered, started comparing ourselves, or slipped into performance, we’re already practicing.
We can simply return.
Coming back. Coming back.
I recognized myself in this one. You might too.
