Meditation from the balcony






If you live in a green and friendly place you can open the door to the balcony to be mindful. You can just sit, listen to the wind, looking at the leaves dancing and the birds flying.
When the thoughts start to wander you just say "hello" to them and then "goodbye".
The music is made by Brian Eno.

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