Sometimes we become so caught up in what we're doing that we forget to notice what's happening within us.

In this episode of The Curious Pause, recorded beside my local canal on a beautiful sunny morning, I explore a simple practice I call tuning in.

For me, tuning in brings together pausing and contemplation. It doesn't need a meditation cushion or half an hour of spare time. I often do it at traffic lights, between tasks or when I'm out walking.

It begins with the breath.

How am I breathing right now? Is my breath flowing easily and deeply, or has it become shallow and caught high in my chest?

Then I move my attention into my body.

What can I feel? Tension? Warmth? An ache? My feet on the ground? The breeze on my skin?

Next come the emotions.

What am I actually feeling right now?

There is no right or wrong answer. The purpose isn't to change anything. It's simply to notice.

And finally, I leave a little space and see what pops up.

Perhaps my body is telling me I'm thirsty, hungry or need to move. Perhaps I need to rest. Maybe I suddenly feel the urge to call someone.

Our bodies are communicating with us all the time.

The question is: are we listening?

This simple practice has been one of the biggest changes in my own life, and the more I've used it, the easier it has become to notice what's happening not only around me, but within me.

So today, take a moment.

Pause.

Tune in.

Listen to your breath, your body and your emotions.

And then leave a little space to discover what comes up.

My Tune in - Pause meditation can be downloaded at https://www.pamlob.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pause-1.mp3

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