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Present Moment Awareness: A Simple Mindfulness Exercise

by Kathy Votaw

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guided
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Meditation
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Everyone
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Come with me. Let’s practice being here, right now, in a way that feels easy and real. This exercise is a gentle, down‑to‑earth way to bring more presence into whatever you’re already doing — no need to sit still or change anything about your day. You can listen while you’re getting ready, doing chores, walking, or settling into a quiet moment. I’ll guide you step by step, helping you shift out of that busy mental chatter and into the simple, real experience happening right in front of you. Together, we’ll explore what it feels like to notice your movements, your senses, and the tiny details we usually rush past. There’s no pressure and no “right way” to do it — just curiosity, softness, and a chance to reconnect with yourself in the middle of everyday life. By the end, you’ll feel more grounded, steady, and present in your own skin… like you finally caught up with yourself. It’s a cozy, practical way to bring more mindfulness into the moments you’re already living.

MindfulnessAwarenessFocusPresenceMental HealthSelf CareRelaxationMindful ObservationSensory AwarenessEmotional AwarenessMental Chatter ReductionPresent Moment FocusDaily Routine Integration

Transcript

Hi there,

Let's do a quick and easy mindfulness exercise together.

Doesn't matter what you're currently doing,

Any activity will work for this.

Maybe you're doing household chores or self-care tasks.

You might be walking,

Driving,

Or maybe you're simply sitting in a quiet space.

Whatever it is,

It's perfect.

Today's practice is simple.

Pay attention to what you're doing.

I mean,

Let's really pay attention.

I know you might feel as though you already do that,

But all too often we're not.

Instead our thoughts are filled with two things,

Either mental chatter,

Talking to ourselves,

Or mental time travel,

Where we're thinking about past or future events.

Both of these prevent us from focusing our attention on what we're actually doing,

Seeing,

And feeling.

So as you begin to observe yourself doing your activity,

What can you notice?

Maybe noticing for the first time.

As you're watching your hands and or body move with your activity,

What can you observe?

How do any items you're holding feel?

Are they soft,

Hard?

What does the texture feel like?

Is there a sound with your activity?

Besides the music,

What else can you hear?

Is your sound loud or soft?

Is it high-pitched or low-pitched?

Is the sound pleasant,

Unpleasant,

Or maybe you feel neutral about what you're hearing?

Now let's focus on how you're feeling while doing your activity.

Maybe you're feeling tired and can't wait to finish your task.

Or you might be enjoying your activity and feeling energized and happy.

What emotions,

If any,

Are coming up for you right now?

Before we end our practice,

Let's take a few more moments to let you observe with quiet observation.

See what you notice.

See what comes up for you.

There's no right or wrong here.

Whenever your mind wanders,

And it will,

Just gently redirect it back to your task at hand.

I hope you enjoyed our practice today.

You can play this track during any activity when you want a little guidance with mindful living.

Bye for now.

Meet your Teacher

Kathy VotawMissouri, USA

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