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Guided Meditation: Stillness in Small Things

Asseel Eissa

Slow down, release what you no longer need, and find calm in life’s simplest moments.

8 minMeditation session
Guided Meditation: Stillness in Small Things

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What's it about?

Guided Meditation: Stillness in Small Things encourages listeners to discover calm through simple actions and ordinary details that are often overlooked. By focusing on the breath, posture, surrounding sounds, and small moments of order, the session shows how everyday life can become an opportunity for presence and renewal. It is inspired by The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno and brings the book’s practical wisdom about simplicity into a peaceful guided experience.

Key ideas

  • Calm does not require big changes; it can be found in simple actions and ordinary details that usually go unnoticed.
  • Focusing on your breath and posture is a practical way to slow down and become present.
  • The sounds around you can become an anchor for attention instead of a distraction.
  • Small moments of order in daily life can become chances for presence and renewal.
  • The session is inspired by The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno and turns its wisdom about simplicity into a guided experience.

About the author

Asseel Eissa is a yoga instructor who collaborated with the Durar Team to create this guided meditation series. Her approach encourages listeners to find steadiness in ordinary moments and recognise that calm can be cultivated through small, intentional practices. Instagram: @asseel.eissa

Questions people ask

What is Guided Meditation: Stillness in Small Things about?

It is a guided session by Asseel Eissa that helps listeners find calm through simple actions and overlooked details. It focuses on the breath, posture, surrounding sounds, and small moments of order.

Is this session based on a book?

Yes, it is inspired by The Art of Simple Living by Shunmyo Masuno. It brings that book's practical wisdom about simplicity into a peaceful guided experience.

How long does it take, and who is it for?

The Durar version takes about 15 minutes to listen to or read. It suits anyone who wants to slow down, let go of what they no longer need, and find calm in everyday life.

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