# Meditation on the Soul (Part 3): The Rational Soul

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Podcast: [The Daily Meditation with Brother Richard](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-meditation-with-brother-richard-7622550)
Published: 2026-05-19T12:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this meditation, I guide you through the third part of a series exploring the different aspects of the soul, focusing on what is traditionally called the rational soul. Building on the earlier reflections on the vegetative and sensitive aspects of our being, this practice turns to the inner life of thought, reflection and understanding. We begin by settling into the body and the breath, allowing awareness to deepen. From here, attention gently turns to the activity of the mind, recognising the discursive inner life that shapes how we think, remember and imagine. Through simple reflection, you are invited to consider the deeper movements of the mind, the search for truth, the attraction to beauty and the desire for what is good. The meditation also opens into a quiet awareness of the different faculties within us, such as memory, imagination and will, and how these shape our experience. This is not about analysis or judgement, but about recognising the inner life with clarity and curiosity. This meditation offers a moment of calm, whether you are pausing during the day or winding down before sleep, helping you develop insight, awareness and a deeper understanding of your inner life. This meditation supports reflection, clarity and self-awareness. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction 00:17 – The parts of the soul 00:40 – The bell 01:10 – Settling into awareness 02:20 – Awareness of the breath 03:10 – Resting in stillness 04:13 – The inner life of thought 04:40 – The rational soul 05:25 – Seeking truth 06:20 – Seeking beauty 07:40 – Seeking the good 08:00 – Memory, imagination and will 09:50 – Walking a path of clarity 11:25 – Gratitude for the practice 11:40 – Closing bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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