The Gift of the Present Moment

In this meditation, I reflect on the wisdom of Padre Pio, a Capuchin friar whose teaching brings us again and again into the present moment.We begin by entering as fully as we can into now, recognising the breath as pneuma, the living breath that sustains us. As attention rests with breathing, we discover a place of peace and equanimity that does not depend on circumstances.Padre Pio reminds us that the present moment is the only place where we have agency and choice. The past cannot be changed, only received with wisdom. The future has not yet arrived, and so we learn to entrust it gently to love. What remains is this moment, quietly available.This daily guided meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you rest in presence, trust and steady awareness. 00:00 – Introduction00:10 – Padre Pio, the Capuchin friar01:05 – The bell02:35 – Entering fully into the present moment02:56 – The breath as pneuma03:41 – Being with the breath04:35 – Peace and equanimity07:15 – The present as the place of choice07:43 – Receiving wisdom from the past10:01 – Trusting the future12:25 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.