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Stress Dissolve: A Mindful Moment of Calm in the Chaos
Hi there. Welcome to today's Daily Mindfulness practice. I know this morning might feel like a whirlwind - deadlines piling up, notifications buzzing, that familiar tension creeping into your shoulders. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by work, juggling multiple responsibilities, or just needing a moment of calm, you're exactly where you need to be right now.
Take a moment to settle into wherever you are - your chair, your bed, maybe a quiet corner. Close your eyes if that feels comfortable. If not, just soften your gaze. Let your body find its natural, easiest position.
Breathe in deeply through your nose, feeling your chest and belly expand. Then exhale slowly, like releasing a gentle sigh. Imagine your breath as a soft wave, washing away the morning's accumulated stress. Each inhale brings fresh energy, each exhale releases what no longer serves you.
Today, we're practicing what I call the "Stress Dissolve" technique. Picture your stress as tiny clouds floating across your inner sky. They're present, but they don't define you. As thoughts arise - about meetings, responsibilities, worries - simply notice them. Don't fight them. Just observe them drifting, changing, moving through your mental landscape.
Breathe into any areas of tension. Maybe that's your shoulders, your jaw, your lower back. Imagine warm, healing light flowing into those spaces, softening and releasing. Your body is smart - it knows how to return to balance when you give it permission.
With each breath, you're creating space. Space between your thoughts. Space around your worries. Space for calm to enter.
As we complete our practice, take this sense of spaciousness with you. When stress rises today, you can return to this moment. Remember: you're not trying to eliminate stress, but to relate to it differently. More gently. More wisely.
Take one more deep breath. Wiggle your fingers and toes. Slowly open your eyes.
Thank you for practicing with me today. If this meditation helped you, please subscribe to Daily Mindfulness. We'll be here tomorrow, ready to support your journey toward inner peace.
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Published on 7 months ago