In this meditation, I guide you through a reflective practice centred on two simple but powerful words: “I am.”
We begin by noticing how we naturally describe ourselves in each moment, through the body, emotions and thoughts. Phrases like “I am tired,” “I am distracted,” or “I am at ease” become a starting point for awareness.
Rather than becoming caught in these descriptions, you are invited to observe them gently, recognising how they shift and change over time. Through this, a deeper awareness begins to emerge, one that is not limited to any single state or identity.
As the practice unfolds, attention softens into the present moment, where these changing experiences are held within a wider sense of being.
This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you step back from your thoughts and reconnect with a steadier sense of presence.
This meditation supports self-awareness, clarity and emotional balance.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:04 – The meaning of “I am”
00:22 – Identity and awareness
00:52 – The bell
01:02 – Choosing to meditate
01:27 – Ritual gesture
01:32 – Checking in: how am I?
02:07 – Naming your current state
02:32 – Awareness of the body
03:12 – Awareness of emotions
04:22 – Awareness of thoughts
05:32 – Describing yourself
07:32 – Resting with these descriptions
08:02 – Past, present and future
09:08 – Resting in the present moment
10:17 – Returning to awareness
11:08 – Closing bell
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