Inner Strength Meditations

Short practices for busy minds

Created by Inner Strength Education, this podcast brings the Inner Strength vibe to you with accessible mindfulness sessions whether you're navigating classes, work, friends, stress, feelings, boredom, or any of the other distractions we all feel from time to time. These practices are practical, fun, and easy to return to—whether you have two minutes on the move or you're winding down at night.

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Inner Strength Meditations

Experience limitless space

June 07, 2026 • Amy Edelstein

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This meditation helps you shift attention away from thoughts and into the mysterious vast open space between them. You'll put your attention on the natural pauses in your thought process and discover a sense of limitless awareness. A refreshing practice for mental clarity and ease.

Why this helps? Practicing spaciousness helps you step back from distractions and feel more mental freedom.

We'd love to hear from you!

Welcome And Intention

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Welcome to Inner Strength Meditations. A moment to breathe and be.

Framing The Practice

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We'll be practicing shifting our attention from thoughts or distractions to the limitless space and potential we each can experience.

Settle With Breath And Relax

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Begin with a deep breath. As you exhale, see if you can relax your muscles, even just ten percent more.

Sensing Mental Spaciousness

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Each of us can experience so much spaciousness in our own mind.

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We can simply put our attention on that openness.

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As you sit, you may notice thoughts and distractions that pop up that is totally natural and normal.

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See if you can redirect your attention to the quality of spaciousness.

Redirecting Attention To Openness

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Notice the pause between one thought and the next. Even if it's just for a nanosecond. When we bring our attention to that pause, it might feel like it lingers just a little bit longer.

Resting In The Pause Between Thoughts

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Explore how you can redirect your attention away from your thoughts to the open space in between.

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Bring your attention to the quality of that spaciousness, shifting our attention from the thoughts that pop up back to the open space in between.

Transition And Closing

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Slowly begin to breathe a little bit deeper, blinking your eyes open if they were closed. Thank you for practicing today.

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Enjoy this moment and stay well.