Shifting The Mind's Perspective

This is a brief, sweet practice to gently help retrain the mind. Many thoughts have been learned, and affirmation repetition is a simple way to reframe and cope with our habitual thoughts and worries. Give yourself and your mind this time to find more presence, well-being and eventually, more power on how you respond to life.

Transcript

Welcome.

My name is Carolyn Ann Budgel and I'm a yoga and meditation instructor living in Vancouver,

Canada.

Feel free to either sit,

Stand or lie down and get as comfortable as possible as we offer our minds a simple and effective affirmation to refocus whenever we feel anxiety increasing.

Take a few deep breaths and notice how you're feeling right now.

Today's meditation is designed to give your mind a new perspective and new thoughts of possibility and kindness towards the self.

Many of our thoughts have been learned and can be unlearned through the practice of affirmation which is simply repeating a word or a phrase within in order to invite its essence into reality.

I'll share with you some commonly used mantras or affirmations and I'll give you a little bit of time to repeat each one silently to yourself with softness.

May I accept myself just as I am.

Now repeating,

May I be free.

May I be loving.

May I be loving.

And lastly,

May I be peaceful.

Let go of trying to do this exercise perfectly and let go of any other preoccupations.

It takes time to change how our minds have been programmed so be soft and patient with yourself.

I'll repeat these phrases once more.

I'd love for you to choose one that best suits you and repeat it silently to yourself for the next minute or so.

May I accept myself just as I am.

May I be free.

May I be loving.

May I be peaceful.

Repeat the right one for you for right now.

May I be loving.

May I be loving.

May I be loving.

May I be loving.

May I be loving.

May I be loving.

As we complete our meditation,

Can you make a commitment to repeat this phrase to yourself today?

In situations where you feel old triggers arising or you find that your mind has whisked you away from the present moment.

Thank yourself for making this kind of commitment and taking the time for it.

Namaste.

Reviews

Thank you, so glad I found this today as I needed a reset desperately. Namaste 🙏

Just the right words, just the right pace and length. Very helpful. Great way to start the day. Thank you!

An excellent guide through and more than needed message. Thank you - wonderful tone to set for my day!!

I was so thrilled to stumble upon Caroyln Anne on Insight timer. I practice yoga with her on Youtube & she's become one of my favorites thanks to her slow & mindful approach. Thanks for a great meditation- I’ll be using it again!

I love your voice, the music, and the message. Thank you!

She is amazing. Has a way of instantly making me feel calm!

I really like your directive delivery style. It helps me focus. Thank you!

Good reminders, supported by the pulsating background sound. Thank you for sharing! 😊🙏🏻

This was a perfect for my self talk. I will carry this message with me today. Thank you so much for sharing.

just what I needed today... thank you so much xoxo NAMASTE

Gentle clear guidance. Thank you

Very empowering. Thank you.

Soothing and powerful 🙏🏼❤️

Great way to start the day!

More than expected, yet simple. Time will tell.

Very good! Thank you 🙏🏼

Thank you for the guidance. May I accept myself for who I am. 🌞

A sweet reminder to be gentle to myself. Namaste. 🙏💗

Beautiful meditation provided great acceptance of oneself. Thank You 🙏🏽🙏🏽

Thank you, this has made such a difference for me this morning! I am peaceful & wishing you a good day! 🙏🏽✌🏼