"What do I want to do with this alive, conscious, embodied moment?"
Jon thought that "staying focused on the present moment" meant never having to think about death, but Jess has some bad news for him: thinking about the body disintegrating is right in mindfulness's wheelhouse,. Fortunately, there's a way to work yourself up to it, which Jess demonstrates in her not-quite-a-death-meditation meditation.
Ice-breakers: 01:34
Question and discussion: 05:03
Meditation: 16:13
Originally broadcast September 23, 2025.
Watch the recording of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1ws8p8FMo54_y5YXf6UKxREy-B6HzVEj
Join Jessica Morey and Jonathan Roberts every week as they explore viewer questions about how mindfulness can show up for us in the flow of our everyday lives.
Ask us a question! askmtm@point32health.org
Learn how to join these sessions live and experience other free, live-streamed yoga, cardio dance, and mindfulness sessions: https://point32health.org/livingwell
Find out more about Jess: https://jessicamorey.org
Free mindfulness MP3s: https://soundcloud.com/mindthemoment
Free instructional videos: https://youtube.com/mindthemoment
Free on-demand wellness webinars: https://youtube.com/@LivingWellCommunity
Follow us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/livingwellhphcthp
Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/livingwell_point32health/
Contact: mindthemoment@point32health.org
Get down with us and our Mind the Moment in Everyday Life Dance Party Spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yvGOGBZU9dY3KTUlBetOz
By viewing or listening to this recording, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this disclosure notice.
This session is sponsored by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Inc, and/or its affiliates (“Harvard Pilgrim”).
Participation is entirely voluntary, and you may choose to stop viewing or listening to the recording at any time without affecting your eligibility for health insurance coverage.
Harvard Pilgrim shall not be liable for any injury, loss, or damage incurred during or as a result of viewing or listening to the recording. You hereby release Harvard Pilgrim, its affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, directors, employees, and subcontractors from all legal claims related to this session.
If others are physically present with you during the session and wish to participate, you are responsible for confirming their verbal consent. This confirmation should reflect their understanding of the voluntary nature of participation and the terms outlined in this notice. Harvard Pilgrim does not require separate consent from each individual but relies on your assurance that all participants joining from your location or device have agreed to the terms.
