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When I ask people "What part of you is most in need of rest?", I've found that about 80% identify their mind. This comes as no surprise, as our mental activity can be relentless—whether it's recurring thoughts on a loop or simply too many thoughts competing for attention at once. In this rest practice, I explore this common experience.

As you listen, I guide you through:

• Choosing between sitting upright or lying down (I suggest sitting can help with attention when seeking mental rest)
• Scanning your body from bottom to top, top to bottom, and left to right
• Noticing where your attention is naturally drawn in your body
• Releasing tension and providing support where needed
• Softening different parts of your body systematically
• Using the mantra "Inhale: let, Exhale: go" to anchor your mind

This approach isn't about rigid stillness but finding varying degrees of rest that work for you.

This episode is perfect for leaders, space-holders, and anyone whose mind needs a generative pause from constant activity.

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