Welcome to the ”4-Part Guided Meditation Series: Journey Through the Mindfulness of the Four Noble Truths”
Part 1: The First Noble Truth
What if embracing discomfort could lead to profound personal transformation? Join Zaw as we explore the Noble Awakening Meditation, a practice designed to help you connect with the present moment and understand the first noble truth—the truth of suffering, or Dukkha. Guided by mindful breathing and compassionate acceptance, we invite you to acknowledge and embrace any discomfort, whether physical, emotional, or mental, without judgment. This guided meditation will help you release tension and soften resistance, providing a pathway to deeper awareness.
As you sit in silence and stillness, we'll guide you through observing your thoughts and sensations with curiosity and openness. By facing suffering mindfully, you transform it from a source of despair to a catalyst for liberation.
Check us on Social Media:
Facebook: @RecoveryCollectiveMd
YouTube: @RecoveryCollective
Instagram: @recovery_collective_md
TikTok: @lukederecoverycollective
New Episodes are released every other Monday.
Please send your questions to: luke@recoverycollectivemd.com
Thanks for listening, and please subscribe/comment/review/follow/like; if you think others would benefit from the podcast episode, share with others, as COLLECTIVELY, we can find solutions to all thing's health and wellness.
The episodes contain content, including information provided by guests, intended for perspective, informational, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to replace or substitute for any professional medical, counseling, therapeutic, legal, or other advice. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you have a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 or 9-8-8
Recovery CollectiveAllow Us To Bridge The Gap Between Therapy and Recovery. Therapy, Acupuncture, Coaching & More!
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
Sign up for our Newsletter
https://www.recoverycollectivemd.com/newsletter
Say Thank You, Leave a Review for the Recovery Collective
Google Review
YouTube Channel
Watch/Listen
Our Website
Recovery Collective
Episode Transcript
Welcome to the Noble Awakening Meditation.
Find a comfortable seatedposition, Close your eyes softly
and take a few deep breaths tosettle into this moment.
Begin by bringing yourattention to the sensation of
(00:34):
your breath as it flows in andout of your body.
Notice the rise and fall ofyour chest with each breath,
allowing yourself to fullyconnect with the present moment.
As you continue to breathe, Iinvite you to reflect on the
first noble truth, the nobletruth of suffering, Doka.
(00:57):
Acknowledge any discomfort orunease you may be feeling,
whether physical, emotional ormental.
Allow yourself to fully embracethese sensations without
judgment.
(01:20):
With each inhale, breathe inacceptance and compassion for
yourself and others.
With each exhale, release anytensions, resistance you may be
holding onto, allowing yourselfto soften and let go.
Take a few moments now to sitin silence and in stillness,
(01:54):
allowing yourself to fullyexperience the reality of
suffering in this moment.
Notice any thoughts orsensations that arise and simply
observe them with a sense ofcuriosity and openness.
Thank you.
(02:51):
The truth of suffering is notmeant to bring despair, but
rather understanding.
It is through acknowledging andaccepting our suffering that we
can begin to transform it.
As we conclude this meditation,take a moment to express your
(03:15):
gratitude for this opportunityto awaken to the truth of
suffering.
Know that by facing it withmindfulness and compassion,
you're taking the first step onthe path to liberation.
Thank you.
Popular Podcasts
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
Ridiculous History
History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.