A Relaxed Yet Energized Presence - 5 Min Daily Insight

Formerly part of The Daily Insight Series 2018, this guided visualization is one of three [5, 10, and 20 minutes] and is designed to offer a gentle yet powerful mind/body reset. This 5-minute version uses the image of a butterfly to connect to the breath and ease into a state of relaxed yet energized focus.

Transcript

Welcome to the Daily Insight.

My name is Bethany Ariel Hagan and I am so honored to be with you in this moment.

Wherever you are,

Whatever is happening,

Come,

Rest,

Breathe and allow yourself this moment to relax and be renewed,

Moving into the rest of your day with energized focus.

All it takes is a moment,

Just a few breaths to reset and begin again.

So rest.

Let your body sink deeply into whatever support is beneath you.

Close your eyes,

Breathe,

Just breathe.

If you are experiencing any tension or anxiety,

Acknowledge whatever is showing up for you,

Name it if you can and just notice.

There is nothing to fix or change.

Just allowing yourself these few minutes of peace.

As you breathe,

Feel your heartbeat begin to slow,

Feel your shoulders drop and let your hips be heavy.

And at this moment,

This space and time is a butterfly.

Imagine cupping your hands before you and let the butterfly of this moment alight in your palms.

Notice the butterfly in great detail.

How big is it?

What color are its wings?

Breathe.

Notice that the butterfly glows as if it is lit from within,

Shimmering brightly in the palm of your hand.

And now imagine that as you inhale,

The butterfly flaps its wings and lifts itself lightly just a fraction of an inch.

And as you exhale,

The butterfly drops gently back to the palm of your hand.

Inhale,

Watch the butterfly gracefully flutter her wings,

Lift slightly.

And as you exhale,

Feel the butterfly gently drop to the skin of your palm.

Each breath a connection to this natural,

Beautiful creature.

Feel yourself relax just a little bit more.

Taking one more deep breath,

Watch the butterfly lift easily from your palm and fly away as you exhale completely.

Slowly open your eyes,

Fully present in this moment,

At peace,

Renewed,

Feeling confident,

Empowered with a sense of your unique presence and value in the world.

Thank you for joining me for the daily insight.

My name is Bethany Ariel Hagan and it has been my pleasure to join you in this moment.

Reviews

I loved this peaceful place this morning... taking time to just BREATHE....I love all your meditations...you are my fantastic teacher... I hold you up in great esteem... thank you for your insight and atmosphere you set for greatness 🙏
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Donald James Dodge
Palm 🌴 Springs CA

The loveliest breath imagery I've found to date. Thank you, Bethany for sharing your gifts with the world. ❤️ 💫

Such a lovely way to start the day!

Love the visualization with the butterfly 🦋 Always enjoy your soft and calming voice and meditations. Thank you 🙏

Brilliant! Bethany's voice is so soothing one can hear her smiling in her loving kindness for all people! 💛☀️

Very helpful for relaxation. Thank you for sharing 🙏

Lovely, thank you.🙏😊

Brief and calming meditation. Ideal if just starting out or you need to pause in the middle of a hectic day.

Thank you for that very lovely gentle focused meditation and your most comforting soothing voice
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Very calming. Just what I need. Thank you!🦋🙏🏼

Every meditation by Bethany uses imagery in such a way to make meditation easy and rich. Thank you so much

Beautiful. The butterfly visual is so helpful. Thank you.

Beautiful and calming. Thank you 🙏

The sound of your voice is comforting, reassuring, and relaxing. Beautiful ❤️

Amazing 👏 x

Amazing 👏 x

Renewing for a new day!

You’re amazing how you get the music and tone and pace just right

A terrific way to start the day. Bethany is one of my favorite teachers on this platform. Her voice is a soothing balm and her words are filled with wisdom and positivity.

Just tried this meditation for the first time, at work. It is a great reset meditation, I loved the visualization in this meditation.