This five-minute meditation is designed to help you observe the feeling of "wanting" without judgment. Find a comfortable seat, close your eyes, and take a deep breath.

Minute 1: Arriving and Grounding

Begin by noticing the physical sensation of your body against the chair or floor. Take three deep, slow breaths. As you exhale, imagine releasing the tension of the day. Settle into the present moment, acknowledging that for these five minutes, you have everything you need.

Minute 2: Identifying the "Hunger"

Gently bring to mind something you have been craving lately—perhaps a material possession, more money, or even more recognition. Instead of focusing on the object itself, notice the physical sensation of wanting it.

• Does it feel like a tightness in the chest?
• A hollow feeling in the stomach?
• A restless energy in the mind? Observe it like a curious scientist.

Minute 3: Investigating the Root

Greed often stems from a hidden sense of "not enoughness." Ask yourself silently: “What do I hope this thing will provide that I don’t have right now?” Is it security? Status? Comfort? Recognize that greed is often just an attempt by the mind to protect you or make you feel safe. Offer yourself a moment of compassion for that underlying need.

Minute 4: Shifting to Sufficiency

Contrast the feeling of "wanting" with the reality of "having." Mentally scan your life for things that are currently "enough."

• The air in your lungs is enough.
• The warmth of the room is enough.
• The beating of your heart is enough. Practice the phrase: "In this moment, I am sufficient. What I have is enough."

Minute 5: Releasing and Returning

Visualize the object of your desire drifting away like a cloud. Notice that even as it moves further away, you remain whole and intact. Your value is not tied to what you accumulate. Take one final deep breath, wiggle your fingers and toes, and when you’re ready, open your eyes.