Meditation as Deep Rest

The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard · Feb 28, 2026 · 10m

In this meditation, I invite you into deep rest, a way of settling that is neither full sleep nor full activity.

We begin by gathering ourselves from the places the mind has travelled, allowing attention to return gently to the present moment. The breath becomes a quiet guide. As in sleep, the rhythm of breathing softens, yet we remain awake and aware, resting consciously rather than drifting away.

This is a practice of restful meditation: standing back from thoughts and feelings, observing them as we might watch a river flow by. There is no need to step into the water. For now, we rest on…