Welcome.
This is Brooke Stevenson and I am so glad you are here.
Whether you're taking a pause in the middle of your busy day.
Transitioning from one thing to the next,
Or simply noticing that you could use a moment to reconnect.
I'm grateful you've chosen to spend these next few minutes with me.
Life has a way of pulling our attention in many different directions,
Sometimes all at once.
This gentle tapping practice offers one simple way to reconnect with yourself in the present moment.
As with all of my guided practices,
Everything I offer is simply an invitation.
Take what feels supportive,
Leave what doesn't,
And know there is no one right way to experience this practice.
So go ahead and find a position that feels comfortable and supportive for you today.
If you'd like,
You can gently close your eyes or simply soften your gaze.
We'll begin by bringing some attention to our body.
Just take one comfortable breath in.
And slowly let it out.
One more easy breath.
Allowing your shoulders perhaps to soften just a little as you exhale.
Now,
If it feels comfortable,
Go ahead and cross your arms over your chest,
Allowing each hand to rest on the opposite arm or shoulder.
Some people call this the butterfly position.
Or if crossing your arms doesn't feel comfortable today,
You can simply rest your hands on your thighs and gently tap there instead.
We begin tapping slowly.
Left,
Right,
Left,
Right.
Allow your tapping to find an easy,
Comfortable rhythm.
Not too fast.
Not too slow.
Just a steady back and forth.
As you continue tapping,
Notice the gentle rhythm.
Left,
Right.
Left,
Right.
We're not trying to make anything happen.
Simply allowing your attention to rest with the movement.
As you continue tapping,
If your mind wanders to your to-do list,
Or something that happened earlier today.
Gently acknowledge it.
And then return to the rhythm of the tapping.
Left.
Right.
Left,
Right.
You might begin to notice the feeling of your hands.
The warmth where they make contact.
Just allow yourself to become curious about whatever you notice.
Continue tapping at your own pace.
Letting the rhythm remind you that you are here.
In this moment.
And if it feels supportive,
Go ahead and take one slow breath in and gently breathe out.
While keeping the tapping going.
Than another.
Allowing your breath and the rhythm to work together.
And as we begin to finish this practice today,
Gradually allow the tapping to become a little slower.
Until eventually your hands come to rest.
Just take a moment,
Nothing to do,
Nothing to change,
Just notice.
And as you move into the next part of your day,
Remember that sometimes reconnecting can be as simple as slowing down.
Finding a steady rhythm.
And giving yourself a few moments of care.
When you're ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the room around you.
Notice the space you're in.
The support beneath you.
I'm Brooke Stevenson.
Thank you for sharing this time with me today.
Until next time,
Take gentle care of yourself.
