5-minute guided meditation before writing

By Kimine Mayuzumi

 

Do you have difficulty in writing lately? What gets in the way? Procrastination, distraction, lack of motivation or imposter feelings? A productive and sustainable writing experience often requires a good state of mind and physical wellness.

In our past blog post, Why today (more than ever) you need writing rituals?: 5 reasons, Riyad Shahjahan suggests that we as writers need “a mind that is decluttered so that we can give our full attention to the task at hand.” For that, we need a ritual. Why? Because (as Riyad says) rituals help us:

  • diffuse pre-writing distractions;
  • imbue inner meaning and purpose in our writing time;
  • focus on the process of writing rather than the outcome;
  • bring closure to writing; and
  • maintain sustainable writing habits.

So I had been meaning to record a guided meditation for writing for such a long time. And I just made an audio version, where my dear friend, Dr. Koji Matsunobu, plays Shakuhachi (bamboo flute) in the background. Hope you enjoy it.

Audio above:
Narrated by Kimine Mayuzumi
Shakuhachi played by Koji Matsunobu

Featured Image by Ståle Grut on Unsplash


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About Kimine Mayuzumi

Dr. Kimine Mayuzumi is the co-founder of "Being Lazy and Slowing Down," a personal/professional development initiative committed to supporting higher-education professionals to enhance their wellbeing. She brings extensive research experience, particularly focusing on the challenges faced by minoritized groups in academia. Having supported hundreds of overwhelmed academics, Kimine’s approach emphasizes reclaiming inner balance and clarity without compromising productivity. Through her teachings, she guides individuals to rediscover their sense of wholeness, gain clarity on their life goals, and cultivate sustainable practices for personal and professional fulfillment. Kimine also enjoys Tai Chi and her family time with two kids and her soulmate/life partner, Riyad A. Shahjahan.