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Guided Meditation: 'A Reflection On the Important Things' by The Minimalists

Nov 23, 2017 4m 38s 4 insights
With the holidays (and shopping season) upon us, we asked our friends The Minimalists (Ep. #32) for a short meditation to help us focus on what's truly important.
Actionable Insights

1. Practice Breath-Focused Meditation

Close your eyes, relax, and bring your attention to your breath, noticing the air as you inhale and the space around you. This practice helps deal with internal clutter and focus on important things.

2. Release Mental Clutter

Acknowledge the endless inputs like advertisements, emails, and social media, but consciously choose to let them go. This allows you to refocus attention on more important questions and reduce mental clutter.

3. Ponder Life’s Important Questions

Actively ask yourself profound questions such as why you give meaning to material possessions, what is truly important, why you feel discontent, who you aspire to be, and how you define success. This refocuses attention and helps clarify what truly matters.

4. Consider Life with Less

Take time to consider how your life might improve with less, as answering this question can make the process of letting go much easier. This reflection is a core aspect of minimalism.