Meditation: Wide Open Spaces

If you are looking for a simple mindfulness practice inspired by the power of nature, here is a short meditation to help you connect with the healing powers of the natural world — even if you can only go there in your mind.

How to prepare:

• Find a quiet place where you can find comfortable position, either seated or laying down

• 10 - 15 minutes for the exercise

• Silence notifications on your phone

“Wide Open Spaces” Meditation

Visualize yourself walking through rolling green hills, stretching as far as the eye can see. See the grass and wildflowers underfoot, and feel the clean fresh breeze on your face. You are the only person as far as the eye can see. Notice what it feels like to move through the wide open landscape, with no limits, no boundaries, and no restrictions.

Take 5 deep breaths and then open your eyes.

Return to this meditation when you feel stressed or constrained.