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Settle the Snow Globe: A Peaceful Start to Your Day
Hello, and welcome back to Mindful Mornings. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, if you're listening right now, especially this time of year when the holidays are swirling around us like snow in a winter wind, there's a good chance your mind woke up before you did. Maybe you're already thinking about what needs to happen today, who needs what from you, what you've forgotten. Sound familiar? That's exactly why we're here together. Today, we're going to find some peace and clarity right at the beginning of your day, before the world makes its demands.
So let's start by getting comfortable. You don't need to move mountains here. Sit up in a way that feels supportive, whether that's on a cushion, your bed, or a chair. Feet flat if you can. Just settle yourself like you're nestling into a cozy corner of your morning. Take a moment and notice: what does your body feel like right now? Is there tension? Ease? Just notice without judgment. That's the sweet spot we're aiming for.
Now, let's arrive with our breath. Breathe in gently through your nose for a count of four, feeling the cool air entering. Hold it for a beat. Then exhale slowly through your mouth for a count of six, longer than the inhale. That exhale is where the magic happens. It signals to your nervous system that you're safe. Let's do this three more times together, at your own pace.
Here's our practice for today. I want you to imagine your mind as a snow globe. You know, one of those beautiful ones where everything's swirling? Right now, it's shaken up. But here's the thing: the snow will settle. You don't need to fix it or force it. Your job is simply to watch it gently fall.
With each inhale, imagine the snow beginning to settle, just slightly. With each exhale, release the urge to control it. Breathe naturally now, and watch. Snow falling. Falling. Not landing all at once, but gradually, peacefully, until clarity emerges underneath. Keep breathing. The image doesn't need to be perfect. What matters is the gentle watching, the patience with yourself.
Continue for two more minutes, just breathing and watching your personal snow globe settle. You've got this.
And when you're ready, gently open your eyes or soften your gaze. Notice how you feel. That clarity you just created? Carry it with you. When things get hectic today, remember that snow globe. Just breathe. Just watch. The clarity will return.
Thank you so much for joining me on Mindful Mornings: Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. You just made the most important decision of your day by choosing presence. Please subscribe and join me tomorrow for another practice. You deserve this peace.
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