Hey Om Amigo,
I’m super excited to share that I’m about to start recording my first meditation album! Folks have been asking me to do this for quite some time, so I thought it would be useful to record meditations that really help me personally. Plus, I want to be able to be there for you anytime, anywhere. This album is my way to connect with you one-on-one and support you even further. It’s a dream come true and I really hope this project serves you as much as possible.
Update: The Self-Care for Busy People Meditation album is now available!
Opt-in to listen to a sample track below or get the full album here.
Anyway, the focus of the album is “Self-Care for Busy People” and I’d love to know what you need most. Meditations for more energy? Sleeplessness? Increased confidence? Reducing anxiety and melting stress? Meditations to free yourself from fear or cravings? I’m open to all your suggestions—even if they don’t perfectly fit the topic. My goal is to keep these recordings under 10 minutes each, um, because we’re all busy!
Meditation has been a grounding force in my wellness practice for over a decade. I was first introduced to it by my mom and then embraced it fully when I was diagnosed. During the summer of 2003, months after my life and health had seemingly changed forever, I found my way to a Zen Monastery in Santa Fe, New Mexico called Upaya. It was there that I discovered the deep peace and healing power of a calm mind and open heart. While I’m not as dedicated as some meditators, and I don’t always stick to a daily practice or follow one particular method, I do have a sacred practice that works for me and it continues to empower my life and shape my future.
Self-care practices like meditation, or just taking time to check in with yourself, go hand in hand with nourishing our bodies. In fact, while consciousness can begin on our plate (it certainly did for me), to fully embrace it, we’re called to go beyond food. How we connect with ourselves has a direct effect on our level of consciousness. Naturally, the more we balance the thoughts and habits that don’t serve us, the easier it is to create a healthy, passionate, satisfying life. If the word meditation scares you, just call it a mindful or contemplative practice. And remember, it’s called a practice for a reason: It can never be perfected (thankfully!).
Lastly, it’s my hope that this album will inspire you to create or enhance a practice that works for you. On your own terms. No rules. More flow, less rigidity. After all, your life is your meditation. May it be peaceful and joyful.
Now I want to hear from you: What meditations do you need, oh precious one?
Peace & inner wisdom,
A do-anywhere meditation to help calm me before a difficult meeting or presentation. I might need to do it on a train or in a public place in a smart suit!
Also an end of the day meditation that helps me be thankful for the day and what it bought.
Thank you
I would love a winding down/letting go meditation to do when I get home from work to leave thapart of my day behind and face the rest of the evening in a more mindful manner,
Hi Crazy Sexy Kris, I would love a meditation that can boost my confidence and love for myself consistently.
I think the issue that I have with my confidence is the fear of failing.
Just want to say I really appreciate you Hugs.
Maryann
I need to find calm amongst the chaos.
I need to forgive myself and others.
I need to calm my fear.
I know I need this, I know I have to do this. I struggle with this.
Hi Kris,
What a great idea! I love all the suggestions so far! I think these would be really helpful (some might be repetitions of previous suggestions):
– Pre-sleep
– Morning energiser
– Start of the week focus
– One for when you’re commuting (very good for Londoners like me crammed on a tube train every day!)
– Gratitude
– Dealing with anger/frustration (good after an argument)
– Compassion (thinking kind thoughts instead of whinging/being nasty about someone behing their back)
– Life reflection (when on holiday or at the weekend)
– Self acceptance/compassion (when feeling low/bad about yourself)
Love what you do Kris!
to everyone
F x
Awesome! I’d love meditations for these things: more energy, less stress, more focus, and emotional eating.
forgiveness, living in the moment, increase focus, increase energy, acceptance
This is a great idea. I can’t wait to check it out!
Meditations mmmm
*Morning wake-up, intention for the day
*Mid-day re-focus
*MId-day wake up (coffee in a omm)
*Evening relax (not sleep)
*SHTF (you know) quick regroup
*Bedtime gratitude
Except for the SHTF, I think 10 mins is PERFECT
Thank you for being you!
Thank you so much for doing this Kris. I would definitely like one to help with falling asleep as I have terrible insomnia. For a nighttime one I think it would be useful to have it longer than 10 minutes – maybe 20 or 25 to help really drift off. Also, one for setting an intention for the day would be great, maybe one on forgiveness and letting go and one on self love and acceptance.
Reducing anxiety, relaxation, stress reduction
I would love meditations for the morning and evening, for reducing anxiety/panic, for acceptance (accepting yourself, current health situations, etc.), and for letting go of anger/resentment. Can’t wait for this to come out! xo
I love your loving approach to wellness. Increased confidence, accepting and loving what is, courage to step out in a new life path; all of these are great in conscious wellness. Thank you Kris, for shining your light!!! xoxoxo
Grounding! I tend to fly from thought to thought and task to task, without ever Noticing where I am or what I am doing.
Oh more energy my dear yes please! Also maybe one for specifically gaining perspective when in fear mode a talk down mantra of all is well : ) love all you do you fabulous specimen…big love from Scotland x x x
Forgot one … healthy eating and making better choices, esp. giving up sugar.
great suggestion!
Several ideas come to mind:
– a series on personal transformation – just read a quote (purportedly from Socrates), that the secret of changes is to focus all one’s energy not on the old, but on the new.
– confidence – definitely needed, even though I feel self-assured about my talents, I seem to lack to self-assuredness to stake a bigger claim out in the world
– being able to step back and see the bigger picture, rather than getting caught up in the emotions of the moment.
Cheers and best wishes for the recordings!
I find visualisation meditations super-helpful whatever the subject – currently my biggest *issue* is that I’m in one of those “one more thing and I’ll just explode” kind of phases, for various reasons and it’s often the smallest of things that’ll tip me over the edge.
I understand that what manifests as anger is actually underlying anxiety so anything that would help with this would be wonderful. obviously I’m hoping that I won’t feel like this by the time you publish but, sadly, I suspect someone out there will be! Thank you xxx
Oh yes, we’ve all been in that place. Great idea, Jo, thank you!
Serenity. Creating my internal healing space. Deep restorative sleep.
Peri-menopause is killing me. Anxiety is so high. I had my 3rd nervous breakdown this past April. I would love meditation help! Thank you Kris!
Look into magnesium supplements, Vitamin E, and the B vitamins (esp. B12). They helped me a lot! Also consider giving up grains for awhile if you can (wheat, oats, corn, rice, etc.). They are addictive and make one short-tempered. Try not to overeat on sugar, or give it up when you can. But start with the supplements.
I actually like a little bit longer meditation because I love to fall asleep to meditations/mantras/affirmations. They soak into my brain while I am sleeping….right? 🙂 Anyway – usually takes a little longer than 10 minutes to fall asleep. But I would love anything you put out so I am looking forward to it!!!