1-Minute Buddhist Meditation — Day 3: Refuge in Connection (Refuge in Small Things, Mike Travisano)

9 Sept 2026 · 2 min

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In this one‑minute guided meditation, Speaker A (Mike) invites listeners to pause, notice their breath, and consciously bring to mind the myriad connections that sustain them—the ground beneath their feet, the air, the sun, the people who have come before, and even strangers they may never meet. He frames this interdependence as a factual reality rather than an abstract idea, encouraging the listener to observe any shift in perception that arises from this intentional remembrance. The meditation concludes with warm wishes for safety, happiness, and ease, and a brief invitation to learn more about Mike via theartofmondaymorning.com. Following the meditation, Speaker B delivers a sponsor message for AzureWell, describing the brand’s vitamins and supplements as pure, potent, and lab‑tested, aimed at everyday wellness, and includes the required FDA disclaimer and website link.

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Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. You rely on your heart and your lungs and your brain to be alive, but you rely just as much on the ground under your feet, the air moving through the room, the sun that grew your food. You're not separate from any of it. The people who came before you, the stranger who delivered your lunch, the rain that fell somewhere you'll never see. All of it is holding you up right now. Please take a moment to inhale, and as you do, try to bring to your mind and heart these connections that link you to all that there is. Hold. And as you exhale, lean into the comfort and wonder that brings. Today, try remembering that on purpose. Not as an idea, but as a fact about your body, your breath, your day. See what shifts when you do. This is a brief note from Mike. Thank you so much for listening. I truly hope this is helpful. If you think someone might benefit from this, please share it with them. May you be safe. May you be happy. May you live with ease. If you'd like to learn more about Mike or to reach out to him directly, visit theartofmondaymorning.com. We are both sending you so much love.
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