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Mindful Mornings: A Moment of Clarity to Start Your Day
Here's the script for Mindful Mornings:
Good morning, and welcome. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today. [PAUSE]
I know mornings can feel like a whirlwind - especially as we're moving through these final weeks of the year. Maybe you're feeling the weight of end-of-year deadlines, holiday preparations, or just the general sense of things accelerating around you. [PAUSE]
Let's take a breath together and create a small sanctuary of calm right here, right now.
Wherever you are - whether you're sitting, standing, or even listening while getting ready - find a comfortable position. Gently allow your body to settle. [PAUSE]
Close your eyes if that feels comfortable. If not, just soften your gaze.
Begin by taking a deep breath in... and a long, slow exhale. [PAUSE]
Imagine your breath is like a gentle wave. Flowing in, bringing freshness and possibility. Flowing out, releasing any tension or expectation. [PAUSE]
Today, we're going to practice what I call the "Morning Clarity Meditation" - a technique designed to help you land fully in this moment and set a compassionate tone for your day.
Bring your attention to the natural rhythm of your breathing. Not changing it, just noticing. [PAUSE]
With each inhale, imagine you're drawing in clarity - a soft, luminous energy that fills your body from the inside out. [PAUSE]
With each exhale, imagine releasing any cloudiness, any mental fog or accumulated stress from yesterday. [PAUSE]
Now, place one hand on your heart. Feel its steady rhythm. This is you - alive, present, capable. [PAUSE]
Gently repeat silently to yourself: "I am here. I am ready. I am enough." [PAUSE]
As thoughts arise - and they will - simply notice them. Like clouds passing across a vast sky. No judgment. Just observation. [PAUSE]
Take three more deep breaths, each one anchoring you more deeply into this moment. [PAUSE]
As we complete our practice, set a simple intention for your day. Maybe it's approaching challenges with patience. Maybe it's being kind to yourself. [PAUSE]
When you're ready, slowly open your eyes.
Carry this sense of spaciousness with you. Remember: you can return to this breath, this moment, anytime today feels overwhelming.
You've got this. Breathe. Be kind to yourself. [PAUSE]
Wishing you a morning of peace and clarity.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Published on 1 year ago