Monday, May 5, 2025

Struggling to decide which meditation app to download?

 Struggling to decide which meditation app to download?

You are not alone.
There are hundreds of options out there - different voices, durations, music choices, techniques...
And instead of bringing calm, the choice itself can become a source of stress.

We get caught in the idea that self-awareness must begin with the perfect tool.
The right app. The right voice. The right technique.
But here’s a gentle reminder:

Self-awareness doesn’t need a grand start.
It just needs a small opening.

·        Noticing your breath during a traffic signal.

·        Feeling the warmth of your tea cup before the first sip.

·        Realizing you are scrolling without intention, and choosing to stop.

These are not trivial.
These are micro-practices -
tiny pauses that reconnect you to yourself, in real-time, in real life.

Unlike a structured 60-minute meditation, micro-practices are flexible and forgiving.
You don’t need to “prepare” for them.
You don’t need to finish them.
They just weave into your day, gently building the muscle of awareness.

And the beauty?
They show up when you need them -
not just when your timer says it’s time to be mindful.

So if you’re feeling stuck at the starting line, wondering which meditation app is "best,"
Pause.
Breathe.
Look around.
Try a micro-practice.

Because the journey to self-awareness doesn’t begin with a download -
It begins with a decision:
To notice what’s already here.

*****

 


I guide busy professionals through micro-practices to release stress, anxiety, and irritating thoughts and quickly return to peace and calm amid chaos.

#suswasaSpace #microPractices #StillnessWithin

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