Here’s a Sample of the “Impermanence Meditation” Guided Meditation Script:
Sit comfortably in a quiet place, free from distractionsWith your eyes closed, gently focus your attention on the breathWith each exhale breath, feel your hips, thighs, and feet settle into your seat a bit more With each inhale breath, feel a slight lengthening of you spine, a lift through the crown of your headNotice into the movement of the breath, and the subtle movement of the bodyEach supporting the other in holding you upright, yet groundedYou are relatively still, but there is always movement presentAlways change. Always process.Always an ebb and flow.Notice the continual presence of change in your breath, and in your body(pause 3 breaths)And now silently say to yourself, “my death is certain”As you speak the words, remain aware of your breath and your bodyNotice any change, tightness, tension,And use exhale breath to release it and let it go
Just as the breath rises and fallsEvery single thing in this world comes into existence, stays for a while, and then dissipates againYou are not exempt from this natural order of thingsThis natural ebb and flowYou are part of this cycleAnd you too, will someday no longer be hereAs you contemplate this, stay present with body and breathStay tall, but relaxedAt ease in your shoulders, your belly, your hips(pause 3 breaths)And now silently say to yourself, “the time of my death is uncertain”As you speak these words, notice any changes in your body, or a response through the breathTake care to continue breathing patiently, fullyTake care to allow the body to soften
