Dominic Stanley- asanasntattoos

05/22/2026

Perhaps the most profound part of practice is expanding attention beyond any single anchor to include the fullness of experience—sounds, sensations, breath, thoughts, emotions, and moods. No longer holding tightly to one thing, all experiences are allowed. Nothing needs to be pushed away or clung to. We just witness.

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05/20/2026

I encouraged a deeper sense of grounding through attention to physical support—how the chair, mat, or floor holds the body, or how the breath moves naturally. Tuning into these sensations brings awareness out of the mind and into the present. It’s not about chasing relaxation, but inviting in a sense of ease or comfort, even if it’s subtle.

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05/18/2026

Every meditation practice starts by simply acknowledging where we are. As I welcomed everyone into the session, I encouraged us to take note of the day—recognizing any residual feelings or experiences we brought with us into the moment. Whether you rushed from work, eased into practice after a quiet day, or found yourself somewhere in between, it’s important to meet yourself as you are.

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05/15/2026

In this episode of the Sit Walk Work Podcast titled "Awareness," I guide listeners through a meditation practice focused on cultivating awareness, building on recent themes of impermanence and the stories we tell ourselves.

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05/13/2026

The practice involves sequential attention to the breath, a body scan, and mindful observation of thoughts, using labeling techniques to maintain a neutral perspective and avoid becoming entangled in narratives.

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05/11/2026

It is the perfect opportunity to remember that this is an attitude of non judgment we're taking as we're paying attention to what is occurring. Rather than seeking a specific outcome, we're just receiving and noticing.

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05/06/2026

The simplest things are often the most challenging.

How to Meditate

1. Focus on the breath
2. Notice when you're gone
3. Let go of distraction gently
4. Begin again

Repeat

04/26/2026

🧘‍♂️ New on Sit Walk Work: "The Stories We Tell" 🎧
This week, Dominic guides us through a meditation exploring the powerful stories we create in our minds—and how mindful breathing can help us gain distance and perspective.

Take a moment for yourself, notice your breath, and reflect on how your narrative shapes each experience.

Ready to start paying deeper attention? Listen now, and join our community on Substack to keep the conversation going!



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04/22/2026

Sometimes the most useful thing you can do is pause and notice what’s already here.

This guided meditation walks through breath, body, mind, and a closing moment of gratitude and loving-kindness.

A simple practice for finding more ease in everyday life.

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A guided practice for breath, body awareness, mental steadiness, and a gentle return to ease.

04/14/2026

What feels permanent… usually isn’t.

We don’t notice this at first.

Stress feels like it will stay.
A difficult conversation feels like it defines the day.
A thought loops long enough that it starts to feel like the truth.

But if you slow down—even just a little—you start to see something different.

Everything is moving.

In this week’s practice, we explored what I would call spacious awareness.

Not emptiness as in nothingness…

…but as the space where everything happens.

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04/03/2026

Most of the time, when you’re stressed, your breathing changes before you even notice.

Your body shifts into reaction mode.

Box breathing does something different.

It introduces structure. Not force.

Not control in the rigid sense. But rhythm.

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