Before you dive into a longer meditation, take a moment to check in with your mind. Where are you at right now? To ground yourself in the present, it can help to ask a few simple questions, ones that bring you into direct contact with what's unfolding inside you.
Here's another question and touchpoint: What is the quality of you thoughts right now? Is your mind busy? Drowsy? Is your mind surprisingly still?
Are your thoughts raging? Peaceful or gentle? Obsessive or calm?
Explore the quality of your thoughts and the landscape of your mind, in this present moment...
*Inspired by the words of Pema Chödrön