Here is an example of “A movement meditation script for presence” Guided Meditation Scenario:
We spend most of our lives with goals, striving towards something. But in meditation we mostly do the opposite.
In fact, one of the most important teachings of meditation is that if we cannot accept ourselves as we are in this moment, we will never feel fulfilled or satisfied.
The paradox is that once we begin to practice this acceptance, we often become kinder, happier people.
One way to do this is to say that meditation is like building an endless castle, one brick at a time. We don’t often see the “result” of our work. But every now and then we sit back and realize how far we’ve come since the first or 50th brick was laid.
That is why it is important to challenge ourselves in our practice – compassionately. The Buddhist warrior concept can help with this.
We are not warriors in a violent way, but in the present. We don’t put ourselves to sleep or distract ourselves, just now.
We stay present with the difficult emotions that arise and the feeling of groundlessness. That’s bravery – that of a warrior.
Movement meditation is a great way to meet this challenge. It’s also a great tool when we just feel like we can’t sit still.
When something very difficult or scary happens in our lives—a medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one, a trauma—the thought of sitting down can seem impossible.
Mindful movement is a way to stay present with what is happening in your body, rather than getting lost in thoughts, planning, fantasizing, or worrying.
Make no mistake: it is difficult to be present in our body! Why? We think of our body as a place where physical pain lives, but it is also home to our emotional pain.
