Welcome,
Dear one.
I'm Chris McDonald,
A licensed therapist and yoga teacher.
This is your opportunity to begin your day with intention,
To pause,
Connect with yourself,
And create a little more space for how you want to move through your day.
Take a moment right now just to arrive as you are.
And let this practice support you as you begin your day.
Let's start with some breaths.
Take a slow breath in.
And a little exhale.
Again,
Breathe in.
Pause.
And exhale,
Allowing yourself to fully arrive in this moment.
Give yourself these few minutes to connect with yourself.
And the energy you want to bring into the day.
Notice how your body is feeling this morning.
Notice your breath.
Maybe your thoughts.
Bring your attention to the idea of abundance.
Abundance can mean many things.
It can be having enough.
It can be recognizing the resources,
Relationships,
Opportunities,
Moments of joy that are already part of your life.
It can also be staying open to what may be possible.
Take a moment and notice something you already have in your life that you appreciate.
Maybe it's a person.
A place your health.
Or simply being in this new day.
Allow yourself to feel that appreciation.
In your body for a few moments.
Breathe.
Imagine creating space for more of what supports you.
More connection.
More joy?
Or creativity.
More peace.
Allow yourself to be open to possibility.
How would you like to move through the rest of your day?
Choose one quality that feels supportive for you.
Maybe it's to be more energized,
Confident.
Imagine bringing that quality with you.
Fully embodying it.
As you breathe in,
Invite that energy into your body.
As you breathe out,
Allow it to settle.
Breathing in,
Inviting positive energy.
Breathing out,
Creating space for what you need.
Imagine yourself moving through the day with this energy.
But maybe you encounter something unexpected.
Something challenging.
Something that triggers you.
Remind yourself that you can meet each moment with awareness and choice.
Take a moment to repeat these affirmations.
I am open to the possibilities of this day.
I welcome.
Positive energy into my day.
I notice and appreciate the abundance already present in my life.
When you're ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to your surroundings.
And as you move throughout your day,
See if you can create a little bit more presence and intention with you.
May you move through your day with greater ease,
Awareness,
And compassion.
I'm so glad you took this moment for yourself.
And once again,
This is Chris McDonald,
Licensed therapist.
Have a beautiful day.