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Jun 9, 2025 9 min

This Is Where You Begin: A Meditation for Beginners

from Meditate In Style Hosted by Tonya Phillips

New to meditation? Unsure where to start? This gentle, no-pressure practice is for you. Whether you’re fidgety, overthinking, or hiding in the bathroom for five quiet minutes — you’re not doing it wrong. In this beginner-friendly meditation, we’ll throw out the idea of “doing it perfectly” and just focus on one simple thing: showing up. Expect tender guidance, a few deep breaths, and affirmations to remind you that even the not so darlin’ parts of you are worthy of peace. No fancy postures, no silence required — just a moment to meet yourself as you are. Because beginnings don’t need to be graceful — they just need to be yours. Come sit with me, darlin’ Join me for live meditations and courses on Insight Timer: Join me here Explore personalized meditations, coaching, and more: Visit my website Stay connected and follow along: Follow me on Instagram Let’s Stay Connected! The conversation doesn’t have to end here! Join me at The Midlife Thread for more guided meditations, mindfulness, honest conversations, and inspiration for navigating this beautifully messy life. Instagram: @themidlifethread Insight Timer: https://widgets.insighttimer.com/publisher/qTxSvJWAouTJzkjQgAVIvHLj0K63 Stan Store: https://stan.store/TheMidlifeThread Calm Your Mind. Rediscover Yourself. Gather Together.

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New to meditation? Unsure where to start? This gentle, no-pressure practice is for you. Whether you’re fidgety, overthinking, or hiding in the bathroom for five quiet minutes — you’re not doing it wrong. In this beginner-friendly meditation, we’ll throw out the idea of “doing it perfectly” and just focus on one simple thing: showing up. Expect tender guidance, a few deep breaths, and affirmations to remind you that even the not so darlin’ parts of you are worthy of peace. No fancy posture...

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