Slow Living in the Big City with Paula Hines

Slow Living in the Big City with Paula Hines

#36 A Peaceful Pause

Meditation for an Agitated Mind

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Paula Hines
Apr 27, 2026
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The mind is always doing something.

And the mind is more agitated at some times than at others.

By practicing mindful noting we cultivate the ability to acknowledge whatever is arising within - whatever we may be thinking or feeling - and mindfully redirect our attention to our breathing.

This is what we will be doing in this edition of A Peaceful Pause.

Here’s your guided Meditation for an Agitated Mind (8mins 41sec):

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