Mastering the Mind: Babylonian Meditation with Mercury
Your job is to exercise this mastery. So just sit quietly with me now. Use your breath as your anchor and do nothing.
Imagine if the key to mastering your mind lay in the ancient skies of Babylon. In this episode of 'Happy Mind: Meditations from the Ancient World to Modernity', listeners are taken on a journey back to ancient Mesopotamia, where the Babylonians first decoded the heavens. The episode focuses on Mercury, known to the Babylonians as Nabu, the god of literacy, reason, speech, and knowledge.
Host Zebediah Rice guides you through a 60-minute meditation aimed at observing and mastering the mercurial patterns of the mind. By using breath as an anchor, you’ll learn how to control your thoughts and unlock the deeper realms of self-awareness. This meditation isn't just about ancient history; it's about applying age-old wisdom to modern-day mindfulness. You'll discover that while thinking is a powerful tool, true mastery comes from learning to quiet the mind.
Perfect for anyone seeking to deepen their meditation practice or simply find a moment of peace in a busy day, this episode offers a unique blend of historical insight and practical guidance. Tune in and let the wisdom of ancient Babylon guide you to mental clarity and inner peace.