In this meditation, I invite you to explore the importance of space in our contemplative lives.
Many people begin meditating because they long for more space, peace and stillness. Yet when life becomes particularly busy or stressful, the very practices that create that space can be the first things we abandon.
We begin by noticing the physical environment in which we meditate, considering how our surroundings can support or distract us from stillness.
From there, we turn towards a deeper understanding of space: the inner room of the heart and mind, where we can encounter divine grace and love.
Through awareness of the breath, we discover that this inner space is available to us wherever we may be — whether in a quiet room, a busy environment or the midst of difficult circumstances.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Creating space through meditation
00:47 – Opening bell
00:58 – Becoming aware of your meditation space
01:10 – What helps you find stillness?
01:22 – Noticing distractions in your surroundings
01:34 – The importance of sacred spaces
01:46 – Meditation spaces throughout history
02:05 – Reflecting on your own environment
02:25 – The inner space of the heart and mind
02:49 – Finding stillness in difficult circumstances
03:07 – Cultivating the inner room
03:21 – Meditating anywhere, at any time
03:39 – Using the breath as an anchor
04:05 – The breath as a doorway to inner space
04:21 – Following the breath to the centre
04:48 – Discovering spaciousness within
05:13 – Resting in the inner space of awareness
05:32 – Encountering divine love and grace
06:12 – The true space of meditation
06:38 – Returning to this space whenever needed
07:15 – Breathing in peace
07:35 – Dwelling in the inner room of the heart
07:54 – Trusting in divine presence
08:49 – Gently returning from stillness
09:06 – Making your surroundings more supportive
09:23 – Remembering the space that matters most
09:42 – Returning to the body
09:56 – Closing bell
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