Satisfaction meditation helps us let go of the anxiety we sometimes feel when we sit for practice. Remember we don’t need to do anything other than simply exist. When you are in a state of satisfaction, there is no need to change anything about this moment. We can allow ourselves to be here and showcase everything as is.
How do I access content? One way to lead to satisfaction is through gratitude. When we feel gratitude in this breath, in this body, in this moment, we can get a glimpse into the truth that everything is in perfection in this moment. We may not like it, but we are exactly where we need to learn lessons that will help us grow.
Some traditions call satisfaction the state of supreme happiness. When it comes to content, we long for nothing and we push away nothing. This brings about perfect existence and gives you deep insight into the true nature of this moment.
This is “Enhance your presence with this satisfaction meditation“Guided Meditation Script:
Enjoy a comfortable seating in a quiet place where you can’t be distracted
Sit tall, keep your chin level and release your shoulders
It softens the stomach and softens the thighs
Put your hips on your seat
Close your eyes or stare gently at the ground in front of you
Keeping my mouth closed, my chin relaxed,
I’ll come in and out through my nose
Find a patient, gentle, and stable breath
Do it every time you breathe, and do it every time you breathe
Focusing on the breath,
Make the corners of your mouth a little smile
And creates a deep sense of satisfaction for breathing
Inhale with a loving consciousness
We are grateful for each life-giving inhalation and each precious breath exhaled
Let this feeling of gratitude penetrate your whole body
You can probably visualize it as a warm feeling, or as a light
I still know the breath, but I am grateful for the breath of my whole body
It’ll thank you for the breath coming and going through your nose
I appreciate my breath as my breasts expand and my stomach feels free
Thank you for your breath.
(Stops 3 breaths)
This whole body appreciation holds your focus and pay attention to your breath
Careful for each patient’s breathing
We will introduce each of our miraculous breaths
Look at your breath because it’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen
(Stops 3 breaths)
And if the mind is distracted, it will
Whenever you notice that you have wandered focused on your breath,
The intent of this satisfaction meditation script is to sense physical satisfaction. This practice is used for your personal use or as a tool to help guide others. Read the words in this meditation script word or make minor edits that you think are appropriate.
Satisfaction can sometimes seem like an abstract concept. When you guide, you will find that the script invites practitioners to lead to gratitude, presence and patience. Think about how these sensations relate to the satisfaction you felt, and how they differ. Sometimes, when we bring mindfulness to calmness and dissatisfaction, the nature of satisfaction becomes apparent.
Cultivating the sense of satisfaction we feel helps us rest more patiently in the present moment and lets us go of our desire to change it. Being familiar with meditation satisfaction increases your chances of experiencing satisfaction in everyday life. Being able to rest in the present moment without being pushed or pulled by craving or disgust is a marker of perfect freedom.
