In this meditation, I introduce the first part of a series exploring the different aspects of the soul, beginning with what is traditionally called the vegetative soul.
This refers to the most basic level of life within us, the processes that sustain our existence, such as breathing, digestion and the ongoing activity of the body.
We begin by settling into stillness and becoming aware of the breath. From here, the meditation gently expands into a deeper awareness of what is happening within the body, often without our conscious attention.
You are invited to notice these processes with curiosity, not analysing them, but simply recognising the life that is unfolding within you in each moment.
As the practice deepens, awareness turns to the sense of “I”, the one who observes, creating a space between awareness and the processes it perceives.
This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you reconnect with the body, awareness and the deeper principle of life within.
This meditation supports body awareness, presence and curiosity.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – The most basic level of the soul
00:35 – The bell
01:10 – Settling into the form
02:10 – Awareness of the breath
03:40 – Recognising the “I”
04:10 – Observing awareness
04:44 – What is happening in the body?
05:10 – The breath as life
05:43 – Awareness of digestion
07:10 – The activity of the brain
07:53 – The vegetative soul
08:50 – The principle of life
09:22 – Supporting these processes
10:10 – Receiving with curiosity
11:43 – Closing bell