Good morning and welcome to this morning meditation.
There's a certain truth to the idea that however we begin our day,
The rest of the day has a tendency to follow.
So,
In this meditation we're going to create a positive state which will then follow us into the rest of our day.
We're also going to invite a level of intentionality into our experience of today.
If that sounds like something you can get on board with,
Then I'd like to invite you to begin by getting into a comfortable seated position.
You can choose to sit on a chair with your feet flat on the ground,
Or go for the cross-legged on a cushion approach if you prefer.
When you've gotten nicely settled into your seated position,
Please make sure the check to your spine is nice and straight,
And then gently come to rest your hands on your knees or on your lap.
And now,
When you're ready,
Slowly begin to close your eyes.
And take a nice deep breath in through the nose,
Filling your lungs completely,
And hold it just for a moment at the top,
And then exhale slowly out through your mouth.
And with each subsequent breath,
Allow yourself to become just a little more relaxed,
A little more present.
Feel the surface beneath you supporting your body.
Begin to notice any sensations,
Perhaps the gentle rhythm of your heartbeat,
Perhaps the slight coolness of the air as you inhale,
Perhaps any sounds in your immediate environment.
Now bring your attention fully to this moment.
Consider that today is in a sense its own separate lifetime,
A fresh start unburdened by past regrets or future worries.
This day offers a fresh new canvas which is awaiting you,
The artist,
To paint whatever you choose.
Visualise yourself as that artist standing before a blank canvas.
This canvas represents the day ahead,
Untouched and full of potential.
In your hand you hold a brush and beside you are all the colours you could ever need.
Ask yourself,
What will I choose to paint on the canvas of today?
Perhaps you see yourself painting scenes of peace and tranquility,
Or maybe vibrant moments filled with laughter and joy.
Remember you are the creator of your experience.
Never forget your own agency in this world.
You have the power to choose the colours and shapes that will fill your day,
Whether you believe it or not.
So let's now connect with an intention for today.
Setting an intention helps to guide your focus and energy as well as priming your subconscious mind.
So take a moment now to reflect on what you wish to cultivate.
You might say to yourself for example,
I intend to experience a peaceful day,
Or I intend for today to be lighthearted and joy filled.
Perhaps you intend that by the evening I will be pleased with what I have accomplished.
Take a moment and choose an intention that resonates with you and begin to silently repeat it a few times,
Letting it settle deeply within you.
Remember this is not something that you want or desire,
It is rather something you simply intend.
So intend and let it be so.
Feel the sincerity of your intention anchoring in your own heart.
As you continue to breathe gently,
Imagine your intention radiating outward from your heart,
Touching every aspect of your upcoming day.
See it infusing your actions,
Interactions and experiences with purpose and positivity.
Simply sit now,
Focusing intently upon your intention.
Energize it with your attention,
That it may in turn energize and guide you throughout the day.
Well done.
And now move your focus onto the positive feeling state which you will experience when your intention is fulfilled.
Continue to hold your intention for this day in your mind and summon now the positive emotion you know you will experience as your intention is fulfilled.
Simply anchor your attention onto this positive state as you hold your intention in your mind.
Well done.
Excellent work.
Now you have charged up your intention,
Take in a huge breath and hold it for as long as you can whilst still focusing on your intention for your day.
At the moment when you can't hold your breath any longer,
You can then blow your intention out into the world.
But hold it in for as long as you can.
And only when you feel like you can't hold it any longer,
Blow your intention into the world and release it at the same time from your mind.
Well done.
You have just breathed your intention into being.
It's pretty cool.
Take a few more deep breaths.
With each inhale,
Draw in energy and clarity.
With each exhale,
Release any lingering tension,
Doubt.
Know in your heart that you have set the foundation for a day lived intentionally and creatively.
And now let go of any expectation or anticipation and simply prepare yourself to move forward excitedly to meet the day ahead and find out what it has in store for you.
When you feel ready,
Begin to bring your awareness back to your surroundings.
Gently wiggle those fingers and toes,
Roll your shoulders or softly stretch out your neck,
Whatever feels good for your body in this moment.
Gently open your eyes,
Taking a moment to observe the space around you.
See if you can carry forward in your day this sense of intentionality and creative power as you step into the day.
Remember that you are the artist of your life and today is your masterpiece waiting to be created.
May your intention guide your awareness and may you have the most amazing day.
