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    Being Present for Whatever Arises

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    Phillip MoffittPublished October 5, 2017 · Updated October 22, 2026 · 1 min read

    Phillip Moffitt leads a meditation on being present for whatever arises or is occurring, in the current moment and without judgment.

    A note from Sean

    Formal practice is a chance to step back from the story-making and feel what is here. This is what my mind is doing. This is what my body is doing. Then we can notice judgments, wants, and aversions and ask, “Can I not judge it? Can I be with it? Can I notice it moment to moment?”

    Try this today. Once today, ask, “What is here right now?” Name one sensation, one feeling, and one thought in plain words: “tight jaw, a little worry, planning dinner.” Give each one breath. No need to fix any of it.

    Keep going: How to Allow Your Experience to Be What It Is and Letting Life Be, Just As It Is.

    This suits anyone who wants to meet the day as it is. Start with something mild. If what arises is painful, go gently. Stop when you need to.

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