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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.
You don’t need to clear your mind...
Just press play, breathe, and make a little room inside.
New episodes added regularly.
Headphones optional. Relaxation & curiosity encouraged.
Designed especially for teens and young adults.
Inner Strength Meditations
A seeing freshly practice you can do anywhere
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
This mindful drinking practice invites you to pay very close relaxed attention to the process and all the sensations around drinking water. A surprisingly relaxing practice for curiosity, presence, and fulfillment.
Why this helps? Practicing mindfulness on everyday activities helps you slow down and discover more joy in everyday moments.
Welcome And Practice Setup
SPEAKER_00Welcome to Inner Strength Meditations. For a little calm and care, we got you.
SPEAKER_02In this practice, we're going to experience something familiar with a fresh perspective.
First-Time Eyes On Water
SPEAKER_02Pour yourself some water and take a moment to get comfortable and relax. Holding the cup of water in your hands, imagine that this is your first time seeing water. Allow your imagination to go wild. This practice is about slowing down and discovering something new. Just looking at the water without taking a sip yet. Notice your thoughts and feelings. Take your time. Keep an open mind. Our thoughts, emotions, actions, and sensations are interrelated. Looking at the water, are you becoming thirsty? Are you eager to take a sip? Is it easy or difficult to have patience in this practice? No matter what thoughts or feelings arise, just notice.
Defining Mindfulness In Action
SPEAKER_02This is the practice of mindfulness, noticing what's happening in our mind, noticing our sensations and feelings, being present with what we are doing.
SPEAKER_01With a sense of wonder, take your first sip. Continue noticing any sensations or thoughts that arise. Does the water feel cool or warm? Take your time. Continue slowly drinking the rest of your water at your own pace.
SPEAKER_02Living with curiosity
The First Sip With Wonder
SPEAKER_02and fresh eyes can become a habit that allows us to experience greater fulfillment in life. If you find yourself getting a little annoyed with the slowness, guide your attention to the muscles of your face. Can you notice the moment when the automatic function of your body takes over? Notice when you are in full control of the slowness of your sip
Curiosity As A Daily Habit
SPEAKER_02and the quickness of your swallow.
SPEAKER_01Now notice the muscles of your hands as you hold your cup. Is it heavy or light in your hand? Can you notice the
Embodied Awareness: Face And Swallow
SPEAKER_01effort it takes to lift the cup to your lips? Appreciate the energy you give to yourself to hydrate.
SPEAKER_02These little moments of care for yourself really matter.
SPEAKER_01As
Hand, Weight, And Effort
SPEAKER_01we close this practice, take a moment to be slow.
SPEAKER_02You can keep the same curiosity and openness as you move to the next activity. If you would like, take a moment to ponder these questions. They're written at the top of this activity as well. What emotions were you able to observe?
Closing Reflections And Questions
SPEAKER_02What's the difference between seeing freshly and how we usually experience drinking water?
SPEAKER_01How does seeing freshly deepen our experience of life? Have a beautiful day.
SPEAKER_00Pretty awesome.