So without further ado,
Find yourself in a comfortable position.
You can do this practice lying down,
Sitting down.
And let's just take some time to slow it all.
Lay down in your bed,
Lay down on the floor.
Sit on a chair,
Sit on a block,
Sit on a cushion,
Sit on the floor.
And rest your hands gently on your lap,
Or if you're lying down,
Gently on the sides.
And what I want you to do now is I want you to focus on a point in front.
Whatever it is,
Just pick it up.
And what I want you to do is to say out loud to yourself what it is and where you are.
So for me,
I'm looking at this button in the reflection in the mirror.
And I'm in Lusaka.
And just allow that simple,
Straightforward phrase to really bring you into the present moment.
And allow your breath to do its thing,
Allow your breath to be in its cadence,
In its rhythm.
Just focus on that point.
You are fully and completely focused and present.
Just allow that for this moment.
Let the day,
The week slip away.
And allow yourself this time.
What we're going to do now is we're going to take two deliberate breaths and inhale through the nose and then exhale through the mouth.
And on the second exhale,
We're going to slowly,
Gently close our eyes.
So inhale together through the nose.
Exhale through the mouth.
Now let us bring focus to the breath.
With your eyes closed,
Take a deep breath in through your nose and hold it at the top.
And then let out a long,
Gentle sigh.
Exhale.
Once again,
Inhale through the nose.
Hold it.
And a long,
Gentle sigh.
And allow your breath to just focus you in.
Bring your full attention to it now.
And feel the gentle flow in and flow out.
The exhale.
Feel the steadiness of the ground beneath you.
With every breath,
Let's grow,
Let's create and grow a space of intention for the day,
The weekend ahead of us.
And affirmations are powerful reminders that connect us to our truest selves,
Guiding us with clarity,
Confidence.
What I'll do is I'll share each affirmation.
And right now,
Before we begin,
Choose whether you're going to repeat it silently or aloud.
In between each affirmation,
I want you to take a moment to breathe deeply in between each one.
And allow the words to resonate.
Allow the meaning to settle.
To guide.
To bring clarity.
To bring depth.
I'll repeat it twice.
And take a gentle pause in between each one.
So to bring ourselves into this container,
Let's take a deep breath in and hold it at the top.
One last gasp of air and an exhale.
I am here.
I am now.
I am present.
I begin this day with gratitude for all that I have and all that I am becoming.
I begin this day with gratitude for all that I have and all that I am.
I am calm,
Centered,
And ready to face the day with confidence and grace.
I am calm,
Centered,
And ready to face the day with confidence and grace.
I trust myself to make choices that align with my highest good.
I trust myself to make choices that align with my highest good.
I welcome opportunities for growth,
Even in unexpected places.
I welcome opportunities for growth,
Even in unexpected places.
I am worthy of the joy,
Success,
And connection this day will bring.
I am worthy of the joy,
Success,
And connection this day will bring.
I release what I cannot control and embrace the flow of life with ease.
I release what I cannot control and embrace the flow of life with ease.
I carry peace and gratitude with me into every moment.
I am open to the abundance of this day and receive it with an open heart.
I am open to the abundance of this day and receive it with an open heart.
I choose to respond to challenges with grace and with resilience.
I choose to respond to challenges with grace and resilience.
I choose to respond to challenges with grace and resilience.
My energy attracts positivity,
Creativity,
And purpose.
My energy attracts positivity,
Creativity,
And purpose.
I trust in the process of life and the path unfolding before me.
I trust in the process of life and the path unfolding before me.
I am surrounded by love and support in all that I do.
I have the power to create a meaningful and fulfilling day.
I am at peace with who I am and where I am.
I am at peace with who I am and where I am in this moment.
I am capable,
Strong,
And ready to move forward with intention.
I am capable,
Strong,
And ready to move forward with intention.
I am complete,
Just as I am.
I am enough,
Exactly as I am in this moment and always.
I am enough,
Exactly as I am in this moment and always.
Take a deep breath in and place one hand on your heart and the other on your stomach.
And a gentle exhale.
Now I'd like us to just sit in silence.
And in this moment,
I want you to allow an intention to come from your inner self.
I want you to take that intention on.
So let's start actually by just allowing that intention to flow in.
Just take a snapshot of it there.
Inhale.
Hold it at the top.
Repeat it to yourself in your head.
Let's just take a moment now to just sit.
And as you sit in silence,
What I'd like you to do is bring a gentle smile to your face.
And a long exhale.
Let's bring ourselves out of the container of this practice.
Roll your shoulders,
Roll your neck.
Bring warmth into your legs,
Your chest,
Your body.
Slowly,
Gently,
Open your eyes and see and find yourself.
And as you come out,
I just want to thank you for sharing this space with me today.
And move forward today,
Knowing that you're grounded,
Knowing that you're capable and ready to embrace.
Whatever comes your way.
Deep bows to you all.
I hope the sound came through.
All the best.
And hopefully,
Perhaps see you tomorrow.
Thank you.
