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Meditation takes you to your witnessing, watching awareness.

Meditation is a journey inward, a process that gradually unfolds the layers of our consciousness to reveal the essence of our being. At its core lies the concept of witnessing awareness – a state of mind where we observe our thoughts, emotions, and sensations without getting entangled in them. It’s like sitting on the bank of a river, watching the flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations passing by without getting swept away by them.

Imagine your mind as a vast landscape, with thoughts and emotions constantly swirling like clouds in the sky. Through meditation, we learn to step back from this mental landscape and assume the position of the observer. We become the silent witness, detached from the ebb and flow of our inner experiences. In this state, we’re not trying to control or manipulate our thoughts; instead, we’re simply acknowledging their presence and allowing them to come and go like clouds drifting across the sky.

As we cultivate this witnessing awareness, we begin to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves. We start to recognise recurring patterns in our thoughts and emotions, as well as the triggers that give rise to them. This awareness allows us to break free from automatic reactions and habitual patterns of behaviour, empowering us to respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity and presence.

But witnessing awareness is not just about observing the mind; it’s also about connecting with a deeper aspect of ourselves – the part of us that transcends the fluctuations of thoughts and emotions. In meditation, we touch upon this inner stillness, this silent core of being that exists beyond the realm of thoughts and words. It’s a place of profound peace and tranquillity, where we can find refuge from the chaos of the external world.