Mindfulness Meditation: Nine Guided Practices to Awaken Presence and Open Your Heart

Introduction

The Mindfulness Revolution

Guided Practice: A Pause for Presence

Lost in Thought

Guided Practice: Coming Back

Mindful Presence

Guided Practice: Being Here

Pain as an Obstacle to Presence

Guided Practice: Mindfulness of Pain

Fear as an Obstacle to Presence

Guided Practice: Presence With Everyday Fears

Lovingkindness for Self and Others

Guided Practice: Developing Self-Compassion

Pausing in the Midst of Difficult Situations

Guided Practice: Contacting Our Inner Wisdom

Developing the Power of Forgiveness

Guided Practice: The Heart of Forgiveness

Effortless Presence

Guided Practice: Letting Go of Control

Walking the Path of Mindfulness