When your mind is racing or your body feels tense, it’s a sign your nervous system needs a reset. In this meditation, we’ll explore how simple awareness and gentle letting go can ease stress, calm your body, and help you return to a more balanced, peaceful state.

You’re welcome to join me live each week for these meditations — free for everyone — by signing up at https://rickhanson.com/wednesday-meditations-with-dr-rick-hanson/. We always start with a guided meditation to set the tone for the evening. If you’d like to explore the talk that followed this meditation, you can listen to it here: https://rickhanson.com/talk-meditation-compassion-kindness-joy-and-equanimity/