Episode Details

In this guided meditation, Brother Richard invites us to shift our sense of perspective — not by contemplating the vastness of the universe around us, but by turning towards the extraordinary mystery within.

Moving gently through body, emotions, thoughts and soul, we become aware of the many layers of our being: the physical systems quietly sustaining life, the constantly changing landscape of emotion, the remarkable capacities of memory and imagination, and the deeper spiritual self rooted in the present moment and divine love.

From there, the meditation expands into the vast web of relationships and connections that surrounds every human life, inviting us to recognise both the beauty of our own being and the same depth and mystery within others.

A reflective meditation for self-awareness, perspective, mindfulness and spiritual connection. It can also help quiet a busy mind, encourage relaxation and provide a peaceful practice for winding down before sleep.

Chapters

00:00 – Discovering the vastness within

00:54 – Entering meditation

01:28 – The many levels of our inner life

02:28 – Awareness of the body

03:06 – The extraordinary systems keeping us alive

03:44 – Our changing body through life

05:10 – The shifting landscape of emotion

05:59 – Exploring the mind

07:26 – Memory, imagination and compassion

08:29 – Moving towards the soul

09:58 – The web of human connection

11:06 – Experiencing the vastness of our humanity

11:59 – Recognising the beauty in ourselves and others

13:04 – Returning to the body

13:16 – Closing bell

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