Guided Meditation

Guided 2 Minute Mindfulness Meditation with Nature Photography – Sunset Daisies

Do this for you. Take two minutes out of your day to slow down your breathing, de-stress, release any anxiety/tension, and give your mind a mental break. Being in nature and/or looking at nature photography can provide countless benefits. As I discussed in my first ever post, research shows that spending time in nature, or even just looking at it through photography can reduce stress, depression and anxiety, slow down breathing, lower heart rate, and much, more (disclaimer: please note that I am not a Doctor or a licensed professional in this field. To find out more information, please visit the articles listed or talk to your Doctor if you have any concerns).

 

Without further ado, let’s start to unwind.

Wherever you are, take a few seconds to get as comfortable as possible, and focus on your breathing.

Inhale for 4 seconds.

Hold your breath for 4 seconds.

Release your breath for 4 seconds.

Repeat this 2-3 times. Close your eyes for a moment if that feels right for you.              

                                           

Now. Take a look at the photograph and imagine yourself in the following environment:

 

You’re sitting on a rock surrounded by beautiful, tall prairie grasses and flowers.

A sense of calm and quiet has fallen over you as you watch the sun start to set.

The air is warm, and there is a breeze that gently moves the grasses and flowers around you.

You watch as the golden light from the sun catches in the flower’s petals.  

As the sun continues to set, what else do you observe?

 

 

Sit and contemplate this scene and focus on your inhale, hold and exhale for as long as you are able. As you go throughout your day (or if you find yourself up at night), come back to this photograph, the scene you created in your mind and your breath.

 



Photograph and guided meditation prompts © Ld Nature Photography | 2017 and cannot be used without written consent.

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Divya
Divya
5 years ago

Until I actually sit down and do a deep breath in and out for four seconds each, I don’t realize how much of my day I DON’T do that.

Nicole | Glamorously You

Pinning this to come back to! Love it 🙂

Bria | Tendril Wild Blog

I love the picture you painted of what to focus on…it’s so peaceful and healing. I can practically feel the warmth of the wind on my face as the sun sets. 🙂

Dr. K. Lee Banks
5 years ago

Excellent advice! I normally try to start my days with prayer and meditation. Right now I have instrumental spiritual music playing on my other laptop and a beautiful fall foliage scene visible from where I’m sitting using THIS laptop! 😉 Winning combination!