In this reflective episode of the Sit Walk Work podcast, host Dominic guides listeners through a meditation practice designed to welcome the new year with intention, self-kindness, and awareness. This session emphasizes the importance of starting small and embracing each moment as a chance to begin again. Explore a sequence of mindfulness techniques, from breath awareness to noticing body sensations, culminating in the simple yet profound act of being. Whether new to meditation or returning to your practice, this episode provides a grounding and compassionate space to reset.

Timestamps:

* 00:00:00 - 00:00:40: Introduction and episode overview

* 00:00:58 - 00:01:17: Welcoming the New Year and setting simple goals

* 00:01:27 - 00:02:11: Starting the practice: Doorways of meditation and breath awareness

* 00:02:14 - 00:03:14: Exploring sensations in the body and stepping back from preferences

* 00:03:14 - 00:05:00: Cultivating an attitude of openness and kindness

* 00:05:00 - 00:10:59: Observing change and narrowing attention to the breath

* 00:11:06 - 00:18:53: Moving through a spectrum of sensations and finding the middle way

* 00:23:32 - 00:26:58: Breath-counting meditation: a tool to deepen focus

* 00:27:11 - 00:30:07: Letting go of structure and sitting in silence

* 00:30:14 - 00:31:23: Closing practice with kindness and gratitude

* 00:31:23 - 00:32:26: Final thoughts and invitation to the community

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