Who Are You, God? What Am I?

In this meditation, I reflect on a question at the heart of the contemplative tradition: Who are you, God, and what am I?This simple phrase, associated with St. Francis, is not a question to be answered intellectually, but an invitation into deeper awareness. It opens us to a way of being present to life as it is, without needing to define or resolve it.We begin by settling into stillness, allowing the body to relax and the breath to find its natural rhythm. From there, the practice moves into open awareness, gently receiving whatever arises in the present moment.The mantra is introduced not as something to analyse, but as something to rest within. At times it is repeated with the breath, and at other times it fades into silence, allowing awareness itself to come forward.In this way, the meditation becomes less about seeking answers, and more about resting in the mystery of being.This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you rest in awareness, stillness and the openness of the present moment. 00:00 – Welcome back00:23 – The mantra of St. Francis00:40 – Opening to deeper meaning01:00 – Open awareness meditation01:15 – The bell01:30 – Ritual gesture02:00 – Relaxing the body02:25 – Breathing in awareness, breathing out peace03:40 – Opening to reality as it is04:13 – I am I04:25 – Resting in the present moment05:25 – Sitting with the mantra08:25 – Returning to the mantra09:45 – Mantra with the breath10:29 – Letting the mantra fade11:10 – Bringing it into the day11:35 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.