Welcome to Morning Renewal.
Setting your intention.
I'm so happy you've chosen to begin this new day here.
So before the world begins to pull at your attention.
Before your calendar fills.
Before your thoughts begin racing ahead.
Just allow yourself this precious pause.
These are a few quiet moments that belong only to you.
So take a slow,
Comfortable breath in.
And gently breathe out.
Breathing in.
And softly breathing out,
Releasing any stress or tension.
Notice the gentle rhythm of your breath.
And notice that for this moment.
There is nowhere you need to be.
You are arriving in this moment.
Every new morning is a wonderful fresh beginning.
It's a blank page that is waiting to be written.
And it's going to be written by the way you choose to meet your day.
While we cannot always control the events of our lives.
We can gently influence how to respond to them.
Research suggests that beginning the day with a clear intention can help you bring greater focus and a sense of purpose.
To your everyday experiences.
An intention is simply the quality that you choose to carry within you.
So maybe today your attention was peace or patience?
It may be its kindness.
Joy.
Hope or confidence?
Maybe it's curiosity.
All compassion.
But whatever your heart quietly needs today.
Just allow that intention to find you.
So let's begin by just creating a little spaciousness within.
Take a slow breath in through your nose for a count of four,
Two,
Three,
Four.
Pause here for a gentle moment.
And then slowly breathe out for a count of six,
Five,
Four,
Three,
Two,
One.
Pause.
And then breathe in.
Make that space within.
And breathe out,
Letting go.
Breathe in.
Welcome possibility.
Course.
Breathe out.
Releasing any pressure.
Just continue breathing at your own comfortable rhythm now.
Every inhale that you take is creating a little more openness within your heart.
And every exhale is releasing any heaviness that you no longer need to carry.
Your mind is beginning to quiet.
Your body is softening.
And your breathing is becoming effortless.
Softly flowing in.
Softly flowing out.
Now you see yourself standing at the beginning of a beautiful garden path.
The morning air feels so fresh.
The golden sunlight filters softly through the trees.
And there are tiny drops of dew.
That are sparkling like little jewels upon the grass.
The birdsong is welcoming this new day.
And everything around you feels so peaceful.
Alive.
Hopeful.
As you begin walking slowly along this beautiful path.
You notice how nature moves without hurry.
The trees do not compare themselves to one another.
And the birds.
They are simply singing.
And everything is unfolding in its own perfect rhythm.
You smile gently to yourself now.
Because today you can offer yourself that same kindness.
As you continue walking,
You arrive at a beautiful garden.
Beautiful colors they are surrounding you.
The soft fragrances drift through the morning air.
And butterflies are dancing gently among the flowers.
As the sunshine begins to break through.
In the center of the garden stands a simple stone bench.
You take your seat there,
And you feel the warmth of that morning sun resting softly upon your face.
Everything is feeling so calm.
And everything is feeling possible.
In front of you is a small bowl that is filled with smooth,
Polished stone.
Each of these stones holds a different quality.
One stone is for peace.
Another joy.
Patience.
One is for the quality of courage.
Another is trust.
The beautiful quality of kindness.
Confidence.
Curiosity.
Now one by one.
You gently hold them in your hands.
Just feel.
Which one feels warm.
Or which one is quietly calling to you.
There is no right answer here.
Just trust whichever one arises for you.
In this moment.
And when you have found your intention.
Hold it gently in your heart.
Bring your hand to your heart.
Hold that intention.
Feel the warmth.
The rhythm of your heartbeat.
Now breathe into your heart.
Breathe into that intention.
And gently breathe out.
Just imagine a warm light within your heart.
And now with every breath you take.
That light is growing brighter.
It's just simply warm with a steady,
Comforting feeling.
And now your chosen intention begins to travel with you.
And as you see yourself moving into your beautiful day ahead.
Maybe you're making breakfast or.
.
.
Driving or walking.
Meeting people.
Maybe you're sharing conversations.
Working.
But throughout each moment of these times,
Your intention is gently guiding you.
So if your day starts to feel busy.
Remember your intention.
When challenges arise,
You know that you can return to it.
And when those joyful moments appear.
Welcome them with an open heart.
And your intention will become like a quiet companion walking beside you.
It is always present.
Always available.
It's always going to bring you back to the person you wish to be today.
Wonderful.
So now quietly repeat these words within your heart.
Either out loud or as a whisper.
This morning,
I choose my intention with love.
And again.
Today I choose my intention with love.
Breathe those words deep into your heart.
And know that your intention will guide your thoughts,
Your words,
And your actions today.
Take a moment now to just notice how your body feels.
How your breathing feels.
How your beautiful heart feels.
Take a slow nourishing breath in.
And a slow nourishing breath out.
Whenever you pause today.
Whenever you notice your breath.
Your intention will gently welcome you back.
Now take a slightly deeper breath in.
Gently breathe out.
Letting go a little more.
Bring your awareness back into the room.
Roll your shoulders softly if that feels good.
Give yourself a gentle stretch.
And when you're ready,
Gently allow your eyes to open.
And as you step into this beautiful new day.
May your intention become a quiet light that shines through with every smile,
Every conversation.
Every choice and every moment.
Beautiful.
So thank you so much for beginning your morning with me.
And may today surprise you with moments of beauty.
Small acts of kindness.
Gentle laughter.
And the quiet joy that comes from living with intention.
So lift your heart towards this new day and go gently.
Knowing that the way you choose to meet today has the power.
To shape it beautifully.
Have a wonderful day.
Until the next time.
Namaste,
My friend.
