This semi-formal guided meditation practice include these classic mindfulness images and similes:

◦ a relaxed cowherd after the harvest

◦ surgeons probe gathering information before action

◦ ploughshare to prep the ground for wisdom

◦ elephant’s neck supporting the head of wisdom while turning the full body to look, not just the head, for full attention

◦ climbing a platform with detachment for an broader perspective and overview

◦ town gatekeeper knowing who to keep out and able to direct who comes in

◦ wheel spokes connecting the hub of the body to the outside of the wheel of our experiences while helping to steer

◦ hitching post to tame and keep animals from wandering off all the while the strong post remains unmoved

◦ balancing aspect like walking with bowl of oil atop the head