Simply Being - Relaxation & Presence
by Mary Maddux
Enjoy easy, open awareness with this 5 minute meditation from our Simply Being app. You will be guided to experience the essence of meditation, becoming full present and relaxed. Five minutes is all it takes!
Transcript
Let's begin by finding a comfortable position.
And now close your eyes.
This is a time to do nothing and simply be.
Letting go of everything that you've been doing.
Letting go of everything you think you need to do.
Simply be aware of what's going on right now in this moment.
Naturally with the eyes closed,
The awareness settles down somewhat.
You may be more aware of what's going on within you.
Thoughts,
Emotions,
Sensations in the body.
Simply noticing all of that without trying to change anything.
Without resisting anything.
There may be lots of thoughts going on.
It doesn't matter.
Don't resist thoughts.
Don't try to push them out.
And also don't follow them.
Just let them go the way they come.
Effortlessly.
Simply be aware of what's going on.
Not having to label it or evaluate it.
Whatever is happening is just perfect.
It's not a matter of what you're doing.
It's just a matter of being aware of what's going on.
Or evaluate it.
Whatever is happening is just perfect.
So letting go of any resistance.
Letting go of any attempt to change anything.
This is a time to simply be.
Perhaps there are some emotions present.
Just allowing them to be there.
Not resisting them.
Letting them be felt fully.
Noticing what's happening in your body.
The sensations you feel.
Notice the breath moving in and out of your nose.
Simply aware of everything that's going on.
Without resisting anything.
Simply being.
Simply being.
Now it's time to finish this meditation.
Take some time to become more active.
When you're ready,
Open your eyes.
Meet your Teacher
4.5 (107 175)
Recent Reviews
Anaya
January 10, 2026
Just didn’t know it was complete within the recording. It was lovely other than that.
Bob.Loblaw
August 16, 2025
Loved it. Fun, challenging, and the right amount of time for starters like me
Sherry
November 8, 2024
Wonderful way to expel some energy before I begun my wind down for the night . Most relaxation meditations I find are meant for sleep. Happy to have found it. Thanks so much. 🙏🏼
Emma
August 1, 2024
Very effective, quick meditation! This took me deeper than some 10+ minute practices have in the past. Thank you, Mary! 🙏🏻
Lori
June 2, 2024
Your silky voice in the silence is sublime. Thank you. ❤️
Cynthia
March 25, 2024
Sweet, simple and just right for what I needed. Gratitude. 🙏
beth
February 20, 2024
A short but sweet moment to focus on just being and relax into the present moment. Thank you, Mary. 🙏🤍
Cristina
January 31, 2024
Simple, short, perfect meditation to quickly reorient to center. Thank you! 💕✨
Kayla
January 18, 2024
This guided meditation really helped me relax without experiencing the pressure of trying to control my thoughts. I was able to stay on the present and give myself grace.
Sarena
December 22, 2023
Perfect. Connect to peace and calm in a bite sized period. Thank you. 🙏
Ivan
November 25, 2023
A short but great guided meditation to let go of things and to become one with the presence
Sandy
November 10, 2023
Thank you, I loved that. Chose this because there is was no music - I like to choose my own.
L
November 6, 2023
Very good ‘just be’ meditation. I have a lot more peace afterwards. Thank you for the guidance.
Chris
September 28, 2023
Short yet grounding, perfect when you have little time but still want to check in with your body.
Krystle
July 1, 2023
Very calm, and allows us to connect back to our body.
Annie
June 15, 2023
Short, sweet, the perfect little pause I needed in my day.
Jerry
May 28, 2023
Nicely paced short piece of meditation to return to awareness and step away from busyness.
Cristina
April 27, 2023
Very nice: short and simple. No music to distract me. Great for a 5 minute break!
Wendy
April 16, 2023
Wow! I recognize this meditation and your voice from an app “Simply Being” that I used years ago. It took me back to a different place and time. 😊
Benjamin
April 13, 2023
A wonderful, guided quick meditation break. Perfect. Thank you.