Meditation Monday. Let Things Be, with Ashley Turner.

Body Awareness

Ashley Turner begins by guiding listeners to unwind their bodies, starting with relaxing the eyes, shoulders, spine, and jaw. She emphasizes the importance of deep breathing to create space and relaxation, which in turn affects the mental and emotional body. Turner explains that by working from the outside in, we can achieve more peace and ease internally 1.

   

Mental Patterns

Turner then shifts focus to mental patterns, encouraging listeners to notice their thoughts and emotions. She suggests bringing to mind a challenging aspect of life and observing it without judgment. By extending the exhale longer than the inhale, Turner teaches how to create more space and ease in the mind 1.

   

Emotional Space

Finally, Turner addresses the concept of emotional space, urging listeners to release the need to control or change their circumstances. She differentiates between letting go and letting be, advocating for a practice of radical acceptance. Turner concludes with a compassionate gesture, placing hands over the heart and extending generosity to oneself 2.