This is episode 1,721. Welcome to the Daily Meditation podcast. I'm Mary Meckley, and here you are,

midweek, as we continue with our series all about friendship. And in today's episode, you're going to discover a meditation technique that will

give you clarity. And sometimes that's what good friends do is they provide clarity. And we hope

we also provide some clarity for them as well that it's a mutual exchange

of insight into troubles you may be experiencing or insecurities you may have good friends can

prop you up when you need it most. So the meditation technique you'll be discovering

is called the Vadra Mudra. And this is a way you position your hands that stimulates a corresponding

region of your brain. Chakras are often referred to as yoga in your

hands. And this is a very simple mudra to do. You can always take a look on the Sip and Ome Facebook page to see how the mudra is done.

This is a pretty simple mudra to do, so I'll guide you through it now.

Remember, you don't have to do the mudra, but this is a fun way to enhance your meditation

ritual. Mudras are dynamic and you can do them whether

you're meditating or not. So on or off your meditation cushion or chair, you can do a mudra.

As I mentioned, the Vajra Mudra is to help you focus your energy and also to provide you some

clarity so as you do this mudra you're going to intertwine your fingers together clasp them in

front of you at your navel or even as they're resting on your lap.

And then as your fingers are intertwined, you're going to stretch up your index fingers and they'll

be touching each other. And that's it. Your thumbs you'll notice will be crossed. Cross your

left thumb over your right thumb. This is for focused

energy, which provides you with clarity. Bring to mind the friends you have, your friendships.

These are the people who perhaps influence you the most, perhaps even more so than your

family or loved ones such as spouses and romantic partners or your children. And consider what

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