The meditation in this episode is designed to help you develop present moment awareness, beyond the busyness of the mind.

Learn to develop present moment awareness by noticing the wanderings of the mind.

This meditation trains you to rest your attention in the present moment by focusing on a word or phrase.

Continuing with the breath awareness instructions from the previous episode, this episode offers additional instruction to help you focus on your breath—and develop present moment awareness.

This meditation helps you shift your attention to the present moment by focusing on different aspects of your breath.

Learn to direct your attention to the present moment by counting with your breath.

The standing body awareness meditation can help you direct your attention to the present moment by developing body awareness. It's a good exercise to use if you're waiting in line!

This exercise can be used to help you relax or help you fall asleep. You'll be guided through a practice of tightening and releasing each muscle group to help you differentiate between what a muscle feels like when it's tensed and what it feels like when it's relaxed.

Here's a meditation from the audiobook version of "Meditation Illuminated: Simple Ways to Manage Your Busy Mind."

Happy New Year 2021! This short episode wishes you all the best for a happy, healthy, and mindful new year.