Meditation Oasis: Simply Being

Why would anyone try to improve on such a perfect meditation as Simply Being? I have been listening to Simply Being for many many years. It was my go to meditation. With sound of your voice and the birds and water I could feel myself relax in layers. Now - where is that beautiful voice that lulled me into peace and inner calm? Where are the birds and lapping water? It was such a disappointment to lose such a wonderful meditation. I actually grieve its loss. There is nothing left of it. No reassuring voice, no lapping water, no birds . . . Nothing of what made it the most beautiful meditation.

Back to the basics. Short and sweet.

A subtler meditation experience then other apps. Not full of fancy gizmos. The plainness of the app is it’s strength and provides an experience that is focus on self. Thank you for creating this app. It’s just what I need.

Very good for lowering my anxiety

I had tried headspace and liked their app but don’t like their $. I thought this might be a good alternative. It’s not. Doesn’t focus on the breath at all, she just tells you to sit their and don’t think about your thoughts. Maybe if you’re a seasoned meditator it’s ok but if you’re just learning it’s useless. Don’t waste your $ like I did. I’ll keep looking.

These meditations are a perfect antidote to the stresses of life. I use them daily.

I’m a huge fan of Mary Maddux’s approach to guided meditations. The purpose is to help settle down your nervous system and build up your capacity for being non-reactive awareness of your experience (thoughts, emotions and body sensations). This app is complimentary with the psychotherapeutic approaches of ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) pioneered by Dr Steven Hayes. I have recommended this app and many other meditations by Mary to a lot of people. .

I use this app a lot for making sure that I’m able to calm down in moments of high stress or panic - works like a charm each time. Also great for relaxing for sleep. Thanks so much for helping me relax and stay safe!

Great app that does what I need to to do without bells, whistles or logging in online

I ve been using it for 5 years. I love it. It’s a very simple program. Just some choices of music and a setting of background guiding voice. The content of guide changes from time to time, but says more or less the same. I found the lady’s voice very calming. Every time I start to feel panic, I find a quiet and relax spot, put this on, and my mind will just follow her voice and gradually calms down. Personally recommend the “gentle night” music!