Guided Meditation: The Raisin Meditation

One of the most basic and widely used methods for cultivating mindfulness is to focus your attention on each of your senses as you eat something like a raisin. This simple exercise is often used as an introduction to the practice of mindfulness.

In addition to increasing mindfulness more
generally, the raisin meditation can promote mindful eating and foster a healthier relationship with food. Try it with a single raisin—you
might find that it’s the most delicious raisin you’ve ever eaten.