Finding Meditation in Everyday Moments

When people hear the word meditation, a very specific image often comes to mind: sitting cross-legged on the floor, eyes closed, desperately trying to “clear the mind”. For many, that image alone is enough to make meditation seem intimidating, uncomfortable, or simply not suitable for them.

The truth is that meditation is much simpler and much more within everyone's reach than that.

At its core, meditation is fundamentally about attention. It involves noticing what’s happening in the present moment, without needing to fix, change, or judge it.

You don’t always need a cushion, silence, or an empty mind. In fact, most people don’t realise they already meditate every day.

Taking a walk and really noticing your surroundings, the light, the movement, and the sounds is meditation. Not a formal “walking meditation”, just being present as you walk.

Standing in the shower and feeling the warmth of the water, rather than mentally running through your to-do list, that’s meditation.

Sitting with a coffee, tasting it, smelling it, feeling the mug in your hands - meditation again.

These moments count because meditation isn’t about doing something extra. It’s about being present where you already are.

One of the biggest myths is that meditation involves stopping thoughts. Minds don’t work like that. Thoughts will always come and go, and that’s perfectly normal. Meditation isn’t a test of how quiet your mind can be. It’s simply about noticing when your attention drifts and gently bringing it back to something steady: the breath, the body, a sound, or a voice.

This is why guided meditations can feel so supportive, especially at the start. You don’t have to figure anything out or “do it right”. You simply listen. The mind naturally follows along, and the nervous system responds. Even if your thoughts drift, which they will, the practice still works.

Meditation isn’t about escaping life or becoming someone calmer, wiser, or more spiritual overnight. It’s about creating small pauses throughout the day where the body can soften, and the mind can settle, even if only briefly. And those small moments add up.

If you’ve ever thought meditation wasn’t for you because you can’t sit still, can’t clear your mind, or don’t have the time, you might already be doing it without realising.

Sometimes, all that’s required is a simple, supportive pause that fits easily into daily life, rather than adding another task to your list.

You’re probably closer than you think.

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