Mornings - Clear Bright Mind - Arrive In Stillness, Day 1

We begin a five-day meditation series, each day can be listened to in sequence, or returned to individually at any time. These short guided meditations, accompanied by ambient piano, point the listener back to a state of clear and inspired awareness that will help to bring a positive and uplifting energy to their day.
In sequence, they are:
- Day 1 - Arrive in stillness
- Day 2 - the Light of clarity
- Day 3 - Setting Kindness as an intention
- Day 4 - Spacious mind
- Day 5 - Gratitude.
Once the series has been completed, it's recommended to return the following day to each again, by returning the body and mind more deeply assimilate the teachings. The shifts are subtle, so returning helps to anchor their respective messages.

Transcript

Welcome to beginning your mornings with a clear, Bright mind. Each morning is a new beginning, These short meditations are here to help you arrive in stillness, Awaken clarity and step into your day with conscious presence. Take these moments as a gift to yourself, A quiet pause before the day unfolds. Day one, Arrive in the morning stillness. Welcome to this new day, Before you step into its movements, Allow yourself these few moments of quiet, Of coming back to centre. Sit comfortably on a cushion or on a chair, Hands resting comfortably in your lap, Keep your back, Spine upright and your shoulders relaxed. Now breathe in softly through the nose, Mouth closed, A long, Steady, Deep breath. Then at the top of the breath, Pause for a moment, Then exhale slowly through the nose and at the bottom of the breath, Pause once again before you next inhale. So allow this breathing to find its own relaxed rhythm. And as your breath begins to settle, Notice that you are here, In this body, Awake to this moment. Each inhalation is fresh, As if the day itself is breathing you into being. Each exhalation softens and clears away that which is no longer needed. Feel the gentle rhythm of your breathing, Drawing you back into a deeper state of inner presence and connection. Your body is waking, Your energies are gathering, Your mind is becoming clear and open. There is a conscious presence which brings this all together as one. Stay with this presence for a few moments. Notice the simple brightness of being here, In this moment, Quietly breathing. And as you prepare to enter the day, Carry this strong connection with you. Let it move with you into your first steps, Your first words, Your first thoughts. The day has begun, And you begin it in its conscious potential.