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Simply Being - Relaxation & Presence (10 Min Version)

by Mary Maddux

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Meditation
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Enjoy easy, open awareness, fully present and relaxed with this 10 minute meditation. Simply be aware of whatever is happening, right now in this moment. You do not need to label anything. Just allow whatever arises to be in your awareness. This is from our Simply Being app.

RelaxationPresenceAwarenessMeditationAcceptanceLetting GoBody AwarenessMindfulnessOpen AwarenessNon ResistanceEffortless PresenceThought ObservationBody Sensations Awareness

Transcript

Begin by finding a comfortable position.

And now close your eyes.

Now is the time to simply be.

You can let go of everything you are doing that you think you have to do.

Simply be aware of whatever is happening right now in this moment.

You don't have to make a note of it,

Label it.

Easily allow it in your awareness without trying to change anything,

Without resisting anything.

The mind may be very busy with thoughts,

Doesn't matter.

Thoughts come into the mind spontaneously.

Let them go the way they come,

Effortlessly.

Not trying to push them out,

Not resisting thoughts,

And also not following them.

Continue to be easily aware of whatever is happening.

You may be experiencing thoughts,

Sounds.

There may be emotions present.

You'll feel sensations in your body,

Pleasant and unpleasant.

Just naturally the mind notices these things.

If you become aware that you're trying to change anything or push anything out,

Let that go.

Simply be.

Easy,

Open awareness of whatever is happening.

Not resisting anything,

Not trying to change anything.

Naturally noticing what's going on.

Breath,

Thoughts,

Feelings,

Sensations.

Not having to do anything about any of it.

Simply being.

Not minding what the mind says.

Letting go of the meaning of thoughts.

Making our thoughts to be a meaningless activity in the mind.

Easy,

Open awareness of whatever is happening.

Not trying to make anything happen.

Not resisting anything that's happening.

Simply being.

Just naturally we become aware of what's going on.

All sorts of experiences are happening.

We don't have to try to observe it or do anything about it.

Letting go of any trying.

Simply being.

Easy,

Open awareness of whatever is happening right now.

Nothing you have to do.

Simply being.

Easily aware.

Simply being.

All right,

Now it's time to end the meditation.

Take your time to come out slowly.

Stretch,

Move around a bit,

And then when you feel ready you can open your eyes.

Meet your Teacher

Mary MadduxUSA

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Recent Reviews

Sophie

January 5, 2026

I have never heard the end of this meditation. It’s the best!

Kate

June 2, 2025

Exactly what I needed to hear today, thank you for this lovely, insightful meditation. πŸͺ»πŸ™πŸ»

Adam

January 10, 2024

Great meditation, have got her Simply Being app as well. Love it

Amelia

October 27, 2023

Really love this teacher and her meditations that focus on being present without judgement. Thank you x

Sue

October 8, 2023

This is my β€œgo to” daily meditation. It’s so light, gentle, and quite powerful. Thank you πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

Lucas

July 16, 2023

Just what I neededπŸ™πŸ»

Debbie

November 6, 2022

This is a fabulous no-frills meditation that really helps release tension in the mind and body. Another beauty from Mary. Thanks πŸ™

Dr

September 27, 2022

Simple, effective, a 10 minute pause for presence works for me all the time πŸ™πŸΌβ€οΈ

David

April 28, 2022

Worked for me. The light guidance flowed over me like a light spring breeze.

Alice

March 26, 2022

I love this longer version- thank you for creating a πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

Christine

December 8, 2021

As usual spot on. Her soft gentle voice Is conducive to deep Relaxation and her words support being fully in the here and now.

Elisa

June 29, 2021

I would love a 20 mint version of this meditation!

Suze

June 24, 2021

Your meditations and your voice always have me experience such peace. Thank you for sharing your giftπŸ’–πŸ™

Barb

March 21, 2021

A soothing and comforting meditation

jack

March 4, 2021

Very soothing voice. You ever so gently helped me to be in the moment. Thank you πŸ™πŸΌ

Inj

February 21, 2021

Actually an anti-meditation-meditation πŸ˜ƒ I've come back to this track for 10 years now and still discover new depths with it. Thank you, Mary 🌷

Gail

December 1, 2020

I look forward to listening to Mary every night, she’s become a lovely addition to my bedtime routine in helping me drift peacefully off to sleep. Today I decided to do a little morning meditation and I’m happy to say, her kind and comforting way of speaking has set me up for a lovely day 😊 Thanks Mary, I appreciate your time and effort 😊❀️

Margo

November 29, 2020

Just what I needed in this moment of course! Namaste

Beverley

November 10, 2020

Soft and calming , soothing thank you 🌸

Karina

November 8, 2020

Great, many thanks!

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