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Clarity, Calm, and the Gift of the Present: A Mindful Sendoff to the New Year.
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
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Welcome back, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here for Mindful Mornings. You know, as we're heading into the final hours of the year, a lot of us are caught between reflection and anticipation, aren't we? That weird liminal space where the old year is practically out the door, but the new one hasn't quite arrived. It can feel chaotic, a little scattered. Maybe you woke up today with your mind already three steps ahead, or perhaps you're feeling the weight of looking back. Either way, you're not alone. That's exactly why we're here.
Let's settle in together. Find a comfortable seat, somewhere you won't be disturbed for the next few minutes. You can sit on your couch, your bed, cross-legged on the floor—whatever feels honest to your body right now. Just make sure your spine feels supported and your shoulders can relax down, away from your ears.
Now, take a slow breath in through your nose for a count of four. Hold it for a moment. And exhale through your mouth for a count of six. One more time. Breathing in calm. Breathing out whatever you're carrying right now.
Here's what we're going to do today. It's called the Clarity Anchor, and it's perfect for transitions. As we move through this practice, I want you to notice three things: what you see, what you feel in your body, and what you hear around you. This grounds us in the present moment, which is the only moment we actually have.
With your eyes softly open or closed, bring your attention to your breath. Feel it moving in and out. With each inhale, imagine you're drawing in clarity like light—golden, warm, filling your chest. With each exhale, imagine releasing any fog, any "what ifs," any should-haves. We're not controlling the breath; we're just noticing it, honoring it.
Now, press your feet gently into the ground. Really feel that contact. Notice the weight of your body being held. You are here. You are solid. You are enough, exactly as you are.
In this space between years, between seasons of your life, there's actually a gift. It's called the present moment. And right now, in this breath, you're exactly where you need to be.
Before you move into your day, carry this with you: one small intention. Not a resolution, just one word that feels true. Clarity. Peace. Possibility. Whatever calls to you.
Thank you so much for joining me for Mindful Mornings: Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. If this practice landed for you, please subscribe and leave a review. You're supporting this work, and honestly, it means the world.
Now go be brilliant out there.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Let's settle in together. Find a comfortable seat, somewhere you won't be disturbed for the next few minutes. You can sit on your couch, your bed, cross-legged on the floor—whatever feels honest to your body right now. Just make sure your spine feels supported and your shoulders can relax down, away from your ears.
Now, take a slow breath in through your nose for a count of four. Hold it for a moment. And exhale through your mouth for a count of six. One more time. Breathing in calm. Breathing out whatever you're carrying right now.
Here's what we're going to do today. It's called the Clarity Anchor, and it's perfect for transitions. As we move through this practice, I want you to notice three things: what you see, what you feel in your body, and what you hear around you. This grounds us in the present moment, which is the only moment we actually have.
With your eyes softly open or closed, bring your attention to your breath. Feel it moving in and out. With each inhale, imagine you're drawing in clarity like light—golden, warm, filling your chest. With each exhale, imagine releasing any fog, any "what ifs," any should-haves. We're not controlling the breath; we're just noticing it, honoring it.
Now, press your feet gently into the ground. Really feel that contact. Notice the weight of your body being held. You are here. You are solid. You are enough, exactly as you are.
In this space between years, between seasons of your life, there's actually a gift. It's called the present moment. And right now, in this breath, you're exactly where you need to be.
Before you move into your day, carry this with you: one small intention. Not a resolution, just one word that feels true. Clarity. Peace. Possibility. Whatever calls to you.
Thank you so much for joining me for Mindful Mornings: Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. If this practice landed for you, please subscribe and leave a review. You're supporting this work, and honestly, it means the world.
Now go be brilliant out there.
For great deals today, check out https://amzn.to/47ZqpWT
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI