Basic Meditation

Foundation Practices for Mindful Living

The revolutionary act of returning to the present moment

Wingston Sharon Wilson | Creative Coding & Technology

What We'll Explore Today

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The Practice

Three meditation streams: Samadhi, Vipassana, and Metta

The Problem

Constant stimulation stealing our attention

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The Journey

6 weeks or intensive deep dives into presence

The Outcomes

Sustainable daily practice & emotional resilience

The Attention Crisis

"In a world of constant stimulation and endless demands on our attention, the ability to return to the present moment becomes a revolutionary act."

📱 Hijacked attention — Notifications, news, endless scrolling

😰 Chronic stress — Always planning, worrying, ruminating

💔 Disconnection — From self, others, and the present

🌀 Reactive patterns — Emotions control us instead of informing us

Three Core Meditation Streams

Building Your Foundation

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Samadhi

Concentration Practice

Building mental stability through focused attention—working with the breath as an anchor to train the wandering mind.

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Vipassana

Insight Meditation

Observing the changing nature of all experience—seeing thoughts, sensations, emotions arise and pass without clinging.

Three Core Meditation Streams

Opening the Heart

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Metta

Lovingkindness Practice

Cultivating warmth toward yourself and all beings—the antidote to the harsh inner critic.

These three practices work together to create a complete meditation foundation

Why These Three Complement Each Other

🎯 Samadhi gives you stability

Without concentration, the mind is too scattered to observe clearly

👁️ Vipassana gives you wisdom

Without insight, concentration becomes mere absorption

❤️ Metta gives you warmth

Without lovingkindness, practice becomes harsh and joyless

"Together, they create a balanced path: stable, wise, and compassionate."

🎯 Samadhi: Concentration Practice

Training the Wandering Mind

The Core Practice

  • Focus on the natural breath at the nose, chest, or abdomen
  • When mind wanders, gently return to the breath
  • Count breaths 1-10, then start again (optional anchor)
  • Notice the quality of each in-breath and out-breath

What You're Building

Mental stability—the capacity to stay with one object without constant distraction. This is the foundation for all other practices.

👁️ Vipassana: Insight Meditation

Seeing Things As They Are

The Core Practice

  • Expand awareness beyond the breath to all sensations
  • Notice thoughts, emotions, sounds as they arise
  • Use mental noting: "thinking," "hearing," "feeling"
  • Observe how everything changes—arising, staying, passing

What You're Discovering

The impermanent nature of experience—nothing stays, everything flows. This insight loosens our grip on thoughts and emotions.

❤️ Metta: Lovingkindness Practice

Cultivating Warmth & Compassion

The Core Practice

  • Begin with yourself: "May I be safe, happy, healthy, at ease"
  • Extend to a benefactor, friend, neutral person, difficult person
  • Finally, radiate to all beings everywhere
  • Feel the phrases in your heart, not just reciting words

What You're Opening

The heart's natural capacity for kindness—toward yourself first, then radiating outward. This softens self-judgment and cultivates genuine connection.

RAIN: Working with Difficult Emotions

A Four-Step Practice

R

Recognize

Acknowledge what you're feeling—name the emotion without judgment

"I'm noticing anxiety in my chest"

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Allow

Let the experience be here—resist the urge to fix, suppress, or escape

"It's okay for this to be here right now"

RAIN: Working with Difficult Emotions

Completion of the Practice

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Investigate

Explore with curiosity—where do you feel it? What's the texture? What does it need?

"What is this anxiety trying to tell me?"

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Nurture

Offer yourself compassion—place a hand on your heart, speak kindly to yourself

"May I be kind to myself in this moment"

RAIN transforms our relationship with difficult emotions from avoidance to wise compassion

Beyond the Cushion

Bringing Presence into Daily Life

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Walking Meditation

Feel each step, notice the body's movement through space

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Eating Meditation

Taste each bite, notice textures, colors, sensations

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Mindful Listening

Fully present with another person, without planning your response

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Working Mindfully

Single-tasking, noticing when mind wanders, returning to task

"Meditation is not about the cushion—it's about training attention for all of life."

6-Week Series Structure

Weeks 1-3: Building the Foundation

Week 1

Introduction to Samadhi

Breath awareness, posture, working with the wandering mind

Week 2

Deepening Concentration

Counting breaths, body scan, building stability

Week 3

Introduction to Vipassana

Expanding awareness, noting practice, observing change

6-Week Series Structure

Weeks 4-6: Opening & Integrating

Week 4

Introduction to Metta

Lovingkindness phrases, working with self-compassion

Week 5

RAIN for Difficult Emotions

Practical tools for working with anxiety, anger, sadness

Week 6

Building Your Sustainable Practice

Designing your daily routine, overcoming obstacles, commitment

Intensive 4-Hour Deep Dives

Individual Sessions for Focused Learning

🎯 Samadhi Immersion

Deep concentration practice with extended sitting periods

👁️ Vipassana Deep Dive

Insight meditation with noting practice and contemplation

❤️ Metta Cultivation

Extended lovingkindness practice including difficult persons

🌧️ RAIN Technique Workshop

Working skillfully with difficult emotions as they arise

Perfect for those with existing practice wanting to deepen specific techniques

Building a Sustainable Practice

From Workshop to Daily Life

Starting Small

  • Begin with 10 minutes daily—consistency matters more than duration
  • Same time, same place builds the habit
  • Use guided meditations at first (provided in the workshop)
  • Gradually increase to 20 minutes as comfort grows

What to Expect

The mind will wander—this is not failure, it's the practice. Each time you notice and return, you're building the muscle of awareness.

Is This Workshop For You?

Welcome If You're...

🌱 Complete Beginners

Never meditated before? Perfect. We start from the very beginning.

😰 Experiencing Stress/Anxiety

Learn practical tools for working with difficult emotions

💼 Busy Professionals

Reclaim your attention in a world of constant demands

🔄 Tried Before, Couldn't Stick

Learn what makes a practice sustainable long-term

Is This Workshop For You?

Also Perfect For...

🧘 Experienced Meditators

Refine your technique, deepen your understanding, connect with community

💔 Trauma Survivors

Gentle, body-aware practices with emphasis on safety and choice

🔍 Seekers & Contemplatives

Exploring consciousness, awareness, and the nature of mind

💚 Those Seeking Self-Compassion

Transform your inner critic into a wise, kind friend

The only requirement: willingness to sit with yourself

What You'll Gain

Measurable Outcomes

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Stable Daily Practice

10-20 minutes of meditation you actually do, not just intend to do

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Reduced Anxiety & Stress

Measurable decrease in reactivity and chronic worry

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Emotional Regulation Tools

RAIN technique and other practices for working with difficult moments

What You'll Gain

Deeper Transformations

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Present-Moment Awareness

Actually here for your life instead of lost in thought

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Self-Compassion

Befriending yourself instead of constantly self-critiquing

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Clear Mind & Focused Attention

Reclaim your attention from the hijacking of modern life

"Meditation is not about becoming a different person—it's about befriending who you already are."

What Participants Say

"I've tried meditation apps a dozen times and always quit after a week. This workshop taught me WHY my mind wanders and how to work with it instead of fighting it. Six months later, I still meditate every morning."

— Sarah T., Marketing Director

"The RAIN technique changed my relationship with anxiety. Instead of spiraling when panic hits, I now have a clear path through it. This is the most practical thing I've learned in years."

— Marcus J., Software Engineer

"After 10 years of on-and-off meditation, this workshop finally gave me the structure and understanding I needed. The combination of Samadhi, Vipassana, and Metta is genius—they really do support each other."

— Dr. Priya N., Psychologist

How to Participate

Workshop Formats & Pricing

Individual Intensives

4-hour deep dives

Focused practice sessions

  • Samadhi Immersion
  • Vipassana Deep Dive
  • Metta Cultivation
  • RAIN Technique

$60-$120/session

Private Workshops

Custom design

For your organization

  • Corporate wellness programs
  • Healthcare settings
  • Retreat centers
  • Educational institutions

Contact us

All workshops on sliding scale for accessibility ✨

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Three Simple Steps

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workshops@creativecodingtech.com

Include your interest, experience level, and any questions

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Questions? We're here to help you discern if this practice is right for you.

Present Over Perfect

Gentle Over Striving

Being Over Doing

"This is not about achieving a perfect meditative state. It's about befriending your own mind and cultivating the gentle persistence that allows presence to become your default mode of being."

Basic Meditation: Foundation Practices for Mindful Living

Wingston Sharon Wilson | Creative Coding & Technology
workshops@creativecodingtech.com