There is a deeper part of you that is as timeless as the sun.

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A message from today’s meditation:

There’s a powerful truth that meditation helps us rediscover: within each of us lies a core essence as enduring as the sun itself. This timeless part of you isn’t swayed by fleeting emotions or the ever-changing circumstances of life. It’s a constant source of peace and clarity, waiting to be reconnected with.

“Our mind is like a blue sky. Clouds come and go. We tend to get caught up in the clouds and forget about the sky.” – Andy Puddicombe

“Remember the blue sky. It may at times be obscured by clouds, but it is always there.” – Andy Puddicombe

We know this to be true. Whenever you look up into the sky and fix your gaze on a cloud, you can see how it keeps moving. There has never been a cloud that blocked the light from the sun forever. Things float in, and they also float on out.

“You are the sky. Everything else is just weather.” –  Pema Chodron

“There will be clear skies after every pouring rain.” – Andy Puddicombe

Try this as a practice:

Whenever next you notice grey skies. When you look up with not a speck of blue sky to be seen take a moment, close your eyes and imagine taking off from the runway in an airplane. How long would it take you to ascend through this bank of grey? Minutes?

And when your plane pops out above it all, notice how the sun and the blue sky is exactly as impossibly bright as it always is. It is never gone, even though you might feel disconnected from it. It needs only time for the things that will naturally move to be on their way. This is a law of nature. A law of the Universe.

In your own moments of darkness, please remember that all weather is temporary and that there is a deeper part of you that is as timeless as the sun. And while there are moments you might feel completely disconnected from your soul, it is never gone.

Let these guiding mantras serve as a reminder:

• I am the vast blue sky, everything else – thoughts, emotions, challenges – is simply passing weather.
• My inner peace is always present, waiting to be accessed.
• Just like the weather, all challenges are temporary.
• There is a deeper part of me that is as timeless as the sun.

By cultivating awareness of your inner sky, you can navigate the storms of life with greater resilience and find the peace that lies within you, always.

Today’s meditation journey is an embodiment of this truth. Please join us.

– pierre –

Today’s LIVE meditation is: I am the mountain.

A moment of reflection

(If you have the time, use this question as a journal prompt, because whenever you put pen to paper you’re wiring the neural pathways that create your new habits. But if you don’t have the time, just take a moment to reflect on your response.)

The Airplane Visualization: Close your eyes and spend a few minutes with the airplane visualization from the article—ascending through grey clouds until you break through to brilliant sunshine above. Now write about what this metaphor reveals about your current life situation. What are the “grey clouds” you’re currently moving through? How might knowing that the sun is always shining above these clouds change how you navigate your present challenges? What would it feel like to trust in the temporary nature of your current difficulties?

Today’s LIVE meditation

https://youtu.be/dDoiNbngo4Q 2025

https://youtu.be/_tXksfh-h0A 2024

https://youtu.be/Lnk3TikjGKk 2023

https://youtu.be/vMja1Q5u7e8 2022

Quotes to share

Q&A for deeper learning

1. What does it really mean that “I am the sky” and not my emotions?

This metaphor points to a fundamental shift in identity and awareness. Instead of identifying completely with your thoughts, emotions, and circumstances (the “weather”), you begin to recognize yourself as the vast, open awareness in which all these experiences arise and pass away (the “sky”). Your emotions are real and valid, but they’re temporary experiences moving through you, not the totality of who you are. This perspective doesn’t dismiss your feelings—it gives you space to experience them without being completely overwhelmed by them.

2. How can I access this “timeless part” of myself during a crisis?

Start with simple awareness practices. Even in the midst of intense emotions, try to notice that there’s a part of you that’s observing the experience. This observer—the part that can witness your anxiety, sadness, or anger—is already your connection to that deeper, unchanging awareness. The airplane visualization is particularly helpful: mentally step back and imagine rising above your current emotional weather to see the bigger picture. Remember, you don’t need to eliminate difficult emotions to access this deeper part of yourself.

3. Isn’t this just spiritual bypassing—avoiding real problems by pretending they don’t matter?

Not at all. This approach doesn’t minimize real challenges or suggest ignoring practical needs. Instead, it provides a stable foundation from which to address life’s difficulties. When you’re rooted in the awareness that you are more than your circumstances, you can respond to problems with greater clarity and resilience rather than being reactive and overwhelmed. You still take action and feel emotions fully—you just don’t lose yourself in them completely.

4. How do I remember this truth when I’m in the middle of a mental health crisis or depression?

During acute mental health challenges, gentleness is key. Instead of forcing this perspective, start small. Even briefly remembering “this feeling will pass” or “I am experiencing depression, but I am not depression itself” can create a tiny bit of space. Consider this practice as one tool alongside professional support, not a replacement for it. Sometimes the kindest thing is simply knowing that your essential self remains intact even when everything feels broken.

5. What’s the difference between this “inner sky” and just positive thinking?

Positive thinking tries to replace negative thoughts with positive ones, while this approach recognizes that you are the space in which both positive and negative thoughts arise. You’re not trying to control or manipulate your inner weather—you’re recognizing your true nature as the vast, accepting awareness that can hold all experiences with equanimity. This leads to genuine peace rather than forced optimism.

6. How can I practice this recognition in my daily life?

Integrate simple awareness checks throughout your day. When you notice stress or strong emotions, pause and ask: “What in me is noticing this feeling?” Use natural transitions (stepping outside, looking at the sky, taking a breath) as reminders to reconnect with this deeper awareness. The mantras provided can serve as anchor points, but the key is consistent, gentle practice rather than perfect execution.

7. What if I can’t feel this “deeper part” of myself—does that mean it’s not there?

The fact that you can question whether it’s there is actually evidence that it is there—something in you is aware enough to notice its apparent absence. This deeper awareness doesn’t always feel dramatic or mystical; sometimes it’s simply the quiet witness that’s reading these words right now. Don’t expect fireworks or profound revelations. Often, recognizing your essential nature is more like noticing something that was always present rather than discovering something new. Trust that your capacity for this awareness is already complete, even when it feels elusive.