Dharana: Focusing on What Truly Matters

Mindful Pause Podcast

Recently, I was planning my dream retreat in Italy when something felt…off. My mind was buzzing with excitement, but my heart kept whispering: Conserve your energy. Focus on what you came here to do.

It wasn’t easy to let go of the planning and ideas swirling in my head. It was like a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the next. I kept second guessing my inner wisdom and answers. Those old failiar sabotaging patterns are hard to beat, aren't they?!

But when I paused and connected with my higher self (for the fourth time), the answer became crystal clear: My soul’s calling right now is to focus on completing my book by summer. Everything else can wait.

This practice of Dharana—pulling away from distractions and focusing on what truly matters—has been a game changer for me.

So, I invite you to reflect: What is your soul calling you to focus on? What distractions do you need to let go of to honor that calling?

Take a moment to pause and listen to your heart.

For more on this practice, tune in to this week’s episode of Mindful Pause Podcast. Together, we’ll explore how to align with your soul’s purpose and release what’s holding you back.

With love,

Audrey

P.S. If you’re craving a soulful reset, my Bali October retreat is almost full. Would love to have you there if you Soul is calling you: https://audreysuttonmills.com/bali-retreat