These guided meditations can assist us in alleviating stress, gaining rest, and remaining centered when current events seem overwhelming.
When life feels uncertain and beyond our control, our instinct might be to distance ourselves from it. It’s not unusual to hear compassionate individuals confess that they have stopped following the news. The negativity can be just too much, and they feel the need to safeguard their mental well-being in order to handle daily life with their family, friends, and at work. This reaction is understandable. No one should continually endure a flood of bad news. It’s crucial to occasionally disconnect and ensure that our lives also include moments of joy, tranquility, and ease.
However, completely tuning out isn’t the sole solution. Engaging in mindfulness and meditation can serve as a beneficial framework to process our thoughts and feelings amid challenging situations both in our lives and in the world. These practices can also provide chances for deep relaxation that equip us to stay involved. As mindfulness instructor Georgina Miranda points out, just because chaos exists around us doesn’t mean we need to invite chaos within. By cultivating calmness and stability, we are in a better position to face whatever lies ahead.
Here are 10 guided meditations from some of the leading mindfulness instructors today to support you when current events feel overwhelming.
Although these meditations are structured in steps for guidance, your journey may differ, and that’s perfectly fine. Take what you need when you feel it is necessary.