Hi darling,
Before you do anything else today,
Let's take a pause.
No rushing,
No list making,
Just you here breathing.
So get comfy,
Seated or lying down,
However your body says yes.
Rest your hands gently on your lap,
Belly,
Or heart.
If it feels good,
Go ahead and close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Now let's breathe.
Inhale slowly through your nose and exhale gently through your mouth.
Let's do it again.
Inhale through your nose and exhale out through your mouth,
Letting yourself settle into this moment.
Breathe in,
You're doing great.
Begin to notice your body,
No judgment,
Just curiosity.
Where are you holding tension this morning?
Maybe your jaw is tight,
Your shoulders are already creeping up before you even get in front of your desk.
Maybe your belly is clenched,
Let's let it soften right here,
Right now.
With each inhale and exhale,
You breathe in some lightness and then let out what no longer serves you,
Dropping your shoulders,
Soften the belly,
Unclench the jaw,
Let your whole self melt into this moment.
Now,
Bring awareness to your breath.
Feel it move in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Let it anchor you here,
Let it remind you that you are alive,
That you are safe and that you are allowed to take up space today just as you are.
Let's set the intention for today,
Not something big or perfect,
Just something honest.
I meet myself with grace today,
I am enough even when I'm still figuring it all out.
Let those intentions set with you,
Let it settle into your body like a warm cup of coffee or tea,
You don't have to do anything,
Just let yourself be for the moment.
Start to wiggle your fingers and your toes,
Maybe even rolling your shoulders and stretching however feels good.
Open your eyes if they were closed and take one more breath,
That kind that feels like a fresh start.
You've already done something beautiful for yourself today,
Just by being here.
So go on darling,
Start your day,
Not with a to-do list,
But with a breath and a little grace.
