Episode 57

Meeting the Mind Like Water

What if your mind does not need to be still before you can practice? This guided meditation uses the image of water to help you meet the mind as it is, whether it feels calm and clear like a silent lake, or active and turbulent like a waterfall.

The invitation is not to change the mind, but to notice its current state with more kindness. This practice can be especially supportive when you feel like your mind is too busy to meditate. A busy mind can still be observed. A quiet mind can still be held gently. Neither one has to define whether the practice is working.

Is your mind more like a lake or a waterfall today?

This episode is a live session recording, so you may notice natural pauses and gentle references to shared practice. The practice opens and closes with a bell as a soft cue.

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Jyothi Robertson

Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings.

Jyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation, deep listening, DEI, and since 2019, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community.