Welcome to Ordinary On Purpose.
A few minutes,
Nothing more,
For something you'd normally walk straight past.
Today it's the cup in your hands.
You don't need to do anything with it,
Just let it be as ordinary as it already is.
Did you hear the gentle whistle of the steam from your kettle as it boiled?
Or perhaps notice steam softly fogging up your kitchen window.
On most days we jump straight into things.
Perhaps not literally,
But our attention is immediately grabbed by a phone or a to-do list.
We're often three steps into our day before we've even got out of bed.
And that's okay.
Most of us are pulled that way.
In a world that is so hectic,
It's grabbing us before we've even had a chance to notice it.
And yet,
Among the many activities we dive straight into are a multitude of ordinary acts that offer an opportunity to pause.
Taking your warm drink in your hands.
As you inhale,
Draw in the warmth to the centre of your being And as you softly exhale,
Allow that warmth to spread like honey out into your body,
Relaxing your muscles,
Softening your mind.
Inhale the comfort offered by your toasty cuppa right into your heart space.
And exhale,
Allow its warmth to radiate throughout you.
Inhale morning radiance right into your centre.
And as you exhale,
Send that radiance throughout your body and mind.
And now take a few more long,
Slow,
Steady breaths and allow yourself to simply be.
Have you ever noticed that a couple taken with a pause can feel like a hug from a long lost friend.
How it can transport you to a place of quiet,
Contented calm.
Stay with this.
Explore the ease that is possible.
Enjoy your first cup slowly and meaningfully.
Allow it to be all yours.
And while I'll leave you here,
I invite you to continue to inhale warm air.
And exhale it throughout your body like a gentle hug,
Softly nourishing you with whatever you need to feel supported in the day ahead.
