6-Minute Video Meditation to Feel Supported

Community matters

Getting Started

• Find a quiet place to sit comfortably upright—at the edge of your bed, on the floor, or in a chair

• Close your eyes and tune into the breath or another point of focus to be fully present

• Relax your body—loosen your shoulders, unclench your jaw, and soften your brows

Picture the people in your life who you can turn to in times of need. If a handful of friends, family members, neighbors, or partners come to mind, consider yourself lucky. Research shows that social support plays a key role in our mental and physical well-being and can even help us better cope with stressful situations.

Think back to a time when someone from your circle helped you out in a profound way. Sit with the feelings this brings up for you, be it warmth, security, love, or all of the above. Similarly, reflect on the last time you helped someone in your circle through a rough time. Notice what it feels like in your body to have supported them in this way.

The next time you feel anxious or worried, return to this meditation to reflect on your community and remember the feelings of safety and support that they provide.

Takeaway

This meditation is also a part of Verywell Mind’s 30-day meditation email series, Pause & Play. Sign up here to subscribe and continue your mindfulness journey with us. For more videos, check out our meditation library.

Read the original article on Verywell Mind.