Mindfulness and Meditation Guided Meditations 9-Minute Video Meditation to Be Here Now Hit pause on any rush to do anything and feel the rhythm of simply being By Andria Park Huynh Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, supporting the management of new content production and shaping editorial strategy. Learn about our editorial process Published on March 26, 2024 Print Verywell Mind / Getty Images Close Getting Started Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chairClose your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully presentRelax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows 4:55 Mindful Meditation to Reinforce That You Are Enough As the meditation states, it's often hard to remember that we're human beings versus human doings. Many of us fall into a pattern of going through the motions each day, only briefly taking a moment to rest on the weekends or when we're on vacation. We almost feel like we need to earn rest depending on how much we were able to get done that day or that quarter, rather than loving and tending to ourselves simply for who we are. Our bodies are incredible vessels, but it's not just about what they do for us. Let's carve out moments throughout the day to appreciate them for all they are and all we are with the help of this meditation. This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind's 30-day meditation email series, Pause & Play. Sign up here to subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out our meditation library. For more inspo How to Take a Break From Work (and Why You Need To) 6 Effective Ways to Clear Your Mind and Reduce Stress Learn How to Make a Mindfulness Meditation Practice Part of Your Day 8-Minute Video Meditation to Open Your Mind By Andria Park Huynh Andria is the senior editor at Verywell Mind, where she helps manage new content production and shape editorial strategy to deliver the highest quality mental health content in the category. See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Helpful Report an Error Other Submit