Processing Frustration: Meditation can help us process frustration by focusing on bodily sensations and allowing emotions to arise and pass naturally, promoting self-kindness and patience.
Frustration is a common emotion that many people experience, and it's important to acknowledge and process it. During a meditation session led by Joanna Hardy, listeners are encouraged to find a comfortable posture and focus on their bodies. By paying attention to where tension is held—like in the shoulders or jaw—and breathing into those areas, we can create space for those feelings rather than getting stuck in our thoughts. The practice emphasizes patience and kindness towards ourselves, reminding us that there’s nothing to control or fix in this moment. Instead, it's about sitting with our emotions and allowing them to pass naturally, which can ultimately lead to a greater understanding and acceptance of our inner experiences. This approach can help us manage frustration more effectively and foster a sense of ease within ourselves.
Mindful Transition: Breathing and meditation foster kindness towards ourselves, leading to greater ease and mental well-being. Transitioning mindfully back to daily life enhances this calmness, supported by resources like the Happier app.
Taking time to breathe and connect with our bodies is important for our overall well-being. This meditation encourages patience and kindness towards ourselves, helping us to find more ease in life. As we finish the practice, it's vital to transition gently back to our daily activities, carrying this sense of calm with us. Access to more meditations can further enrich our mindfulness journey, with resources available on the Happier app and through other platforms. Embracing these practices can lead to a happier and more centered life, promoting mental health and relaxation.
You Can’t Always Get What You Want: A Guided Meditation On Frustration | Bonus Meditation with JoAnna Hardy
Meditation episode with JoAnna Hardy, focusing on frustration relief and patience, available on the podcast under search term 'When You’re Frustrated.' JoAnna is a teacher at Insight Meditation Society, Spirit Rock, and The Meditation Coalition.
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For When You Are Kicking Your Own Ass | Bonus Meditation with Pascal Auclair
A soothing meditation for moments when stress gets out of control. Take time for self-compassion by accompanying yourself with gentle presence and kind words.
About Pascal Auclair:
Pascal Auclair has been immersed in Buddhist practice and study since 1997, sitting retreats in Asia and America with revered monastics and lay teachers. He has been mentored by Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield at the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California, where he is now enjoying teaching retreats. Pascal teaches in North America and in Europe. He is a co-founder of True North Insight and one of TNI’s Guiding Teachers.
To find this meditation in the Happier app, you can search for “Find Comfort in Self-Compassion.”
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