10% Happier with Dan Harris How To Figure Out What You Actually Need Right Now | Meditation with Sebene Selassie
Oct 12, 2025
Sebene Selassie, a meditation teacher passionate about guiding others to their inner wisdom, shares insightful methods for tuning into one’s body. She discusses the importance of cultivating inner listening to access bodily wisdom and differentiates it from racing thoughts. With guided practices, Sebene helps listeners pose questions about their immediate needs and desires, encouraging them to trust their instincts. Her approach emphasizes connecting with and clarifying bodily sensations, making meditation a practical tool for self-discovery.
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Why Tuning In Is Hard
- Many people struggle to tune into themselves because external worries distract attention.
- Sebene Selassie says meditation helps turn inward to access an inner, sensory-based wisdom.
Anchor Attention Through Body And Breath
- Find a comfortable posture and notice contact points to ground attention.
- Use breath to sink deeper and let bodily sensations center your awareness.
Ask Your Body What It Needs
- Drop the question “What do I need right now?” into your felt sense rather than your thinking mind.
- Trust the first bodily response or image before the mind edits it.