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Amma Synkletika once said, "It is possible to be solitary in one's own
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mind while living in a crowd, And it
is possible for one who is solitary to
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live in the crowd of her own thoughts
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As you follow this meditation,
know that you can create stillness,
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solitude, and even silence while
being surrounded by people and noise.
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Here we go
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Take a moment to slow your breathing
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Now become aware of the thoughts
moving through your mind
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You don't need to follow them.
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You don't need to push them away.
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Just notice them.
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Hmm.
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Look at the thoughts
running around in my head
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Perhaps for a moment, you can
become even quieter inside,
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acknowledging your thoughts,
and letting them go.
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Just breathe
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notice
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What has changed?
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What has lingered?
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notice
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Simply notice
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As you become stiller
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is Anything different?
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Anything unexpected?
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a quiet awareness
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Perhaps you notice nothing at all.
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That's just fine.
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Simply remain
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quiet,
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present, open
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Just breathe and be still