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Mindful Mornings: Four Point Anchor Before the Week Begins
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Good morning, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. Whether you woke up three minutes ago or you've been staring at your ceiling already thinking about everything on today's plate, you're in exactly the right place. On a Sunday morning like this one, there's that particular kind of quiet before the world gets loud, and that's a gift. Let's use it together.
I know what Sundays can feel like. Even though it's technically a day off, your mind is probably already rehearsing the week ahead, isn't it? The meetings, the errands, the expectations. You might be feeling that low hum of anticipation mixed with just a touch of dread. That's completely normal. But here's what I want you to know: right now, in this moment, none of that has happened yet. And we're going to ground you before it does.
So let's start by finding a comfortable place to sit. Maybe you have a favorite chair, or the edge of your bed, or even a spot by a window. Wherever feels safe. Take a seat and let your feet find the floor, or let your body settle into wherever you are.
Now, let's begin with something I call the four point anchor. I want you to bring your attention to four specific sensations in this exact moment. First, notice where your body touches whatever you're sitting on. Maybe it's the warmth or the firmness. Just notice it without judgment. Second, feel your feet. Are they warm or cool? Are they moving or still? Third, bring your awareness to your hands. Notice their weight, their temperature. And fourth, feel your breath. Not changing it, not controlling it, just watching it like you're observing a gentle tide coming in and going out.
Breathe naturally. In through your nose, out through your mouth. In, and out. Each breath is like water smoothing over a stone. You're already becoming clearer just by being present to this moment.
Now I want you to imagine that with each exhale, you're releasing the weight of all those future worries, all those plans and obligations. They're not going anywhere, but they don't belong in your body right now. They belong to later. This breath, this moment, belongs to you. Keep going with that rhythm for just a few more breaths. In, releasing all you need to release. Out, making space for peace and clarity.
As we finish, keep that four point anchor in your back pocket today. Whenever you feel the week's chatter returning, just pause and feel those four things again. It takes ten seconds, and it brings you home.
Thank you so much for joining me for Mindful Mornings: Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. I hope you feel even a little bit lighter. Please subscribe so we can do this together again tomorrow. You've got this.
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This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
I know what Sundays can feel like. Even though it's technically a day off, your mind is probably already rehearsing the week ahead, isn't it? The meetings, the errands, the expectations. You might be feeling that low hum of anticipation mixed with just a touch of dread. That's completely normal. But here's what I want you to know: right now, in this moment, none of that has happened yet. And we're going to ground you before it does.
So let's start by finding a comfortable place to sit. Maybe you have a favorite chair, or the edge of your bed, or even a spot by a window. Wherever feels safe. Take a seat and let your feet find the floor, or let your body settle into wherever you are.
Now, let's begin with something I call the four point anchor. I want you to bring your attention to four specific sensations in this exact moment. First, notice where your body touches whatever you're sitting on. Maybe it's the warmth or the firmness. Just notice it without judgment. Second, feel your feet. Are they warm or cool? Are they moving or still? Third, bring your awareness to your hands. Notice their weight, their temperature. And fourth, feel your breath. Not changing it, not controlling it, just watching it like you're observing a gentle tide coming in and going out.
Breathe naturally. In through your nose, out through your mouth. In, and out. Each breath is like water smoothing over a stone. You're already becoming clearer just by being present to this moment.
Now I want you to imagine that with each exhale, you're releasing the weight of all those future worries, all those plans and obligations. They're not going anywhere, but they don't belong in your body right now. They belong to later. This breath, this moment, belongs to you. Keep going with that rhythm for just a few more breaths. In, releasing all you need to release. Out, making space for peace and clarity.
As we finish, keep that four point anchor in your back pocket today. Whenever you feel the week's chatter returning, just pause and feel those four things again. It takes ten seconds, and it brings you home.
Thank you so much for joining me for Mindful Mornings: Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. I hope you feel even a little bit lighter. Please subscribe so we can do this together again tomorrow. You've got this.
For great deals today, check out https://amzn.to/47ZqpWT
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI