Shiva; Introduction to Guided Om Mantra Meditation 1: Om – I Am

Welcome to the first episode of our guided meditation series, “Om – I Am,” an invitation to rest deeply in your truest essence.

Before the noise of thought, before your name, identity, and history—there is a silent truth: You are. This pure awareness, this undeniable sense of simply existing, is what we call “I am.” It is not a thought or belief, but the living core of your being.

In this foundational meditation, we turn away from the ever-changing stories of the mind and return to the simplicity of presence. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of Advaita Vedanta—India’s non-dual spiritual tradition—we explore the insight that you are not the body, not the mind, not even the thinker of thoughts. You are awareness itself: still, silent, infinite.

To support this inner recognition, we introduce Om (ॐ)—the sacred primordial sound. More than just a mantra, Om is considered the vibration of all creation, the original pulse of the universe. When we chant or simply feel into Om, we attune ourselves to the quiet rhythm of being that underlies everything.

• 🌀 A guided journey inward, gently leading your attention back to the silent witness within.

• 🕉️ The vibrational presence of Om, not only as sound but as the felt reality of pure being.

• 🌿 Moments of stillness and self-inquiry, where the question “Who am I?” dissolves into direct knowing.

We’ll move through three phases:

1. Turning inward – Noticing awareness as it is, without needing to change anything.

2. Resting in the pure “I am” – Experiencing yourself without labels or roles.

3. Merging with Om – Feeling the vibration of existence in sound and in silence.

This practice is not about achieving altered states or seeking mystical experiences. Rather, it’s about returning—to the natural state that is always here, just beneath the surface of thought. Even if thoughts arise (and they will), your role is not to stop them but to gently rest as the one who is aware.

Along the way, we touch on teachings from spiritual luminaries such as Ramana Maharshi, who emphasized the power of simply abiding in the feeling of “I am,” and scriptural echoes like “Tat Tvam Asi” from the Upanishads and “I Am That I Am” from the Bible.

This is a meditation for all levels. Whether you're new to spiritual practice or have years of experience, the simplicity of being is always fresh and profound.

• “Am I doing it right?” – There is no right. Just being aware is enough.

• “I don’t feel anything special.” – Good. This practice isn’t about special experiences, but ordinary truth.

• “How do I carry this into daily life?” – Pause often and silently notice: I am.

Let this be more than a practice—let it be a remembrance of who you already are.
Take a deep breath. Let go of effort. Allow yourself to simply be.

Press play, close your eyes, and step into the sacred vibration of Om.

The journey begins now. 🙏🏼✨

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