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Morning Poem: Begin Again

by Clint van Heerden

Rated
4.8
Type
talks
Activity
Meditation
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Everyone
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This poem is a calm and reflective meditation on beginning the day with presence and intention. It encourages letting go of urgency and past burdens, focusing instead on breath, stillness, and mindful awareness. Using nature-inspired imagery and gentle rhyme, it invites the reader to embrace the morning as a quiet, fresh start. Music attribution: Winter by Alex-Productions | Onsound Music promoted by Chosic Creative Commons CC BY 3.0

MorningMeditationBreathMindfulnessLetting GoNatureSelf CompassionNew BeginningRelaxationMorning MeditationBreath AwarenessNature VisualizationBody Relaxation

Transcript

The hush before the world takes flight is dressed in dew and softened light.

No need to rush,

No race to win.

The day invites you to begin.

A breath comes in,

A breath goes wide,

Like ocean pulling at the tide.

No need to solve,

No need to know,

Just sit within the morning's glow.

The thoughts may knock,

Then drift away.

They do not own the start of day.

You are not late,

You're not behind.

You are the calm you've yet to find.

The leaves don't ask the wind to stay,

Yet still they dance,

Then float away.

And so,

Too,

Let your burdens fall.

They are not required here at all.

Feel your spine,

A rooted tree,

Strong and still,

Yet breathing free.

Your hands at rest,

Your jaw released,

This quiet is your inner feast.

Each morning comes with skies unscrolled,

A page untouched,

A brush to hold.

So paint this day with steady grace,

No need to hurry into place.

Begin again,

The past is done,

You're standing in the risen sun.

This breath,

This pause,

This silent art,

The whole world blooms from where you start.

Meet your Teacher

Clint van HeerdenStellenbosch, South Africa

4.8 (188)

Recent Reviews

Bob

December 20, 2025

Outstanding! This really opens my mind with its own eyes. I will continue listening until I have everything in place.

Jessica

December 4, 2025

Such a beautiful poem to start my beautiful day! Thank you!πŸ’šπŸ’š

Margaret

November 4, 2025

Thank you for your delightful words to begin my day. Your voice was very pleasant. Thank you.

Rachel

October 22, 2025

Wonderful inspiration to begin and enjoy the day! 🌞

Donald

October 8, 2025

I loved this ...blessings & Hugs πŸ«‚ Donald James Dodge

Charmaine

September 7, 2025

Definitely kept this one. Made me feel so calm and part of nature. Thank you πŸ™

Daniela

July 22, 2025

Wow! Thank you..so unexpectedly calming and centring πŸ’›πŸ™Namaste

Dandelion

July 18, 2025

This gifted me a smile to me and such positive energy! Thank you!

Robin

July 15, 2025

What a lovely poem, thank you for sharing it here.

Suzanne

June 29, 2025

An invitation to begin the day as nature does with a gentle unfolding. So beautifully expressed.

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