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Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows7:48Mindful Meditation to Help Release AttachmentMost emotions only last about 90 seconds, but we usually keep them going with our train of thought. When we get into an argument with a friend, we might feel anger in the moment. When we reflect back on it later that night, we may begin to ruminate on what was being said, why they had to bring up the past, how we responded, and what should have been done instead. This thought further snowballs and fuels our anger even further.In this meditation, we’re going to experiment with experiencing emotions without getting caught up in the drama of the stories around them. And this is not the same as denying or repressing them, we’re just going to practice not chasing after them. Notice how it feels to release the energy of the emotion and let it pass.This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play.Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.For more inspoHow to Let Go of the Past and Embrace Your FutureWhy Letting Go of Control Can Help You Enjoy LifeHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation9-Minute Video Meditation for Ordinary Magic
Getting StartedFind a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows
Getting Started
Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows
7:48Mindful Meditation to Help Release Attachment
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Mindful Meditation to Help Release Attachment
Most emotions only last about 90 seconds, but we usually keep them going with our train of thought. When we get into an argument with a friend, we might feel anger in the moment. When we reflect back on it later that night, we may begin to ruminate on what was being said, why they had to bring up the past, how we responded, and what should have been done instead. This thought further snowballs and fuels our anger even further.
In this meditation, we’re going to experiment with experiencing emotions without getting caught up in the drama of the stories around them. And this is not the same as denying or repressing them, we’re just going to practice not chasing after them. Notice how it feels to release the energy of the emotion and let it pass.
This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series,Pause & Play.Sign uphereto subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out ourmeditation library.
For more inspoHow to Let Go of the Past and Embrace Your FutureWhy Letting Go of Control Can Help You Enjoy LifeHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation
For more inspo
How to Let Go of the Past and Embrace Your FutureWhy Letting Go of Control Can Help You Enjoy LifeHow to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation
How to Let Go of the Past and Embrace Your Future
Why Letting Go of Control Can Help You Enjoy Life
How to Practice Loving Kindness Meditation
9-Minute Video Meditation for Ordinary Magic
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