Podcast Episode Details
Back to Podcast Episodes
"Morning Landscapes: Cultivating Calm in a Spinning World"
Good morning, beautiful souls. Welcome to Mindful Mornings. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today, especially when the world feels like it's spinning a little faster than usual.
I know this morning might feel challenging. Maybe you're wrestling with uncertainty, feeling the weight of upcoming decisions, or simply sensing that familiar tension creeping into your shoulders before the day even truly begins. Take a deep breath with me.
Let's ground ourselves right where we are. Close your eyes if you feel comfortable. Feel the surface beneath you - whether it's a chair, a cushion, or your bed. Notice how it supports you completely, without judgment, without expectation. Just pure, steady support.
Breathe in slowly, imagining your breath as a gentle wave washing through your body. Each inhale brings fresh energy, each exhale releases what no longer serves you. Imagine this breath like a soft breeze moving through an open window, clearing away any mental cobwebs, creating space for clarity and calm.
Today we're practicing what I call the "Morning Landscape Meditation." Imagine your mind as a vast, peaceful landscape. Your thoughts are like clouds - they drift, they change, but they're not the landscape itself. You are the spacious, steady ground beneath those clouds.
As thoughts arise - and they will - simply acknowledge them. "Oh, there's a thought about work." "There's a feeling of anxiety." Just notice, without getting tangled. Let each thought float by like a cloud passing across a wide, open sky. You don't need to chase them or push them away. They're just passing through.
Bring your attention to your breath again. Feel the rhythm, the natural rising and falling. This is your anchor, your home base. When you get distracted, which is completely normal, gently return to this breath. No criticism, just compassionate redirection.
As we complete our practice, set a gentle intention for your day. What quality would you like to cultivate? Patience? Curiosity? Kindness? Choose one, and carry it with you like a smooth stone in your pocket.
When you're ready, slowly open your eyes. You've created a moment of peace that can ripple through your entire day.
Thank you for showing up for yourself this morning. If this practice resonated with you, please subscribe and share Mindful Mornings with someone who might need a moment of calm. Until next time, breathe easy.
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago