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Grounded Mornings: Finding Calm Amidst the Chaos
Good morning, and welcome. I'm so glad you're here with me today, taking this intentional moment to center yourself before the world starts spinning.
I know mornings can feel overwhelming. Maybe you woke up already feeling the weight of emails, meetings, or personal challenges waiting for you. Today might feel particularly loaded - with deadlines, expectations, or just the general complexity of navigating life in 2024.
Let's pause right now and create a different entry point into your day.
Sit comfortably, wherever you are. Close your eyes if that feels safe, or soften your gaze. Take a deep breath in through your nose, feeling your chest and belly expand like a gentle wave rising. Then exhale slowly, releasing any tension you're carrying.
Imagine your breath as a soft, cleansing light moving through your body. With each inhale, you're drawing in calm and clarity. With each exhale, you're letting go of whatever doesn't serve you in this moment.
Today, we'll practice what I call "morning grounding" - a technique to root yourself before the day's winds start blowing. Place one hand on your heart, the other on your belly. Feel your own warmth, your own steady rhythm.
Breathe deeply. Notice the subtle sensations - the rise and fall of your chest, the soft sound of your breath, the quiet strength within you. You're not trying to change anything, just witnessing.
Gently ask yourself: What quality do I want to cultivate today? Maybe it's patience, courage, or simple presence. Let that quality settle into your body like a smooth stone dropping into still water.
Your thoughts will drift - that's natural. When they do, simply acknowledge them without judgment, then return to your breath. You're not doing this perfectly; you're just practicing.
As we complete this practice, carry this sense of groundedness with you. You might touch your heart later and remember this moment of peace. You might pause and take three conscious breaths during a stressful meeting.
Thank you for showing up for yourself this morning. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe to Mindful Mornings. Together, we're creating more spaciousness, more kindness - one breath at a time.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago