Presence,
Let's begin our mindful moment for a month of gathering.
Take a moment to settle in,
Right here,
Right now.
Allow yourself to arrive.
Take a collective,
Slow breath in,
And a gentle,
Full breath out,
Together.
November,
As the year begins to wind down,
Often feels like a rush towards the holidays.
Our mindful motivation is Presence,
The simple act of stopping the clock and being fully here,
Now.
This is how we truly savor our lives.
Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.
Feel your breath moving naturally.
It is your anchor to the present moment.
Now,
Let's engage our senses.
Notice the subtle sounds around you,
Without judging them.
Feel the air on your skin.
Breathe into the feeling of your body being completely supported by your seat or by your feet on the ground.
Practice the art of slowing down.
Imagine you have an internal speed dial set to Urgent.
On your next exhale,
Gently turn that dial down to Still.
This feeling of stillness is a resource you can return to anytime you feel overwhelmed.
As you hold this quiet Presence,
Here is a reflection for all of us.
Choose the option that feels most relevant to your day or week ahead.
This week or today,
Where will you intentionally apply Presence?
In a sensory moment,
Like savoring a meal or a cup of tea,
Noticing every taste and aroma?
Be in an emotional moment,
Stopping to breathe before reacting to stress or a difficult comment.
Hold your chosen intention gently.
Take a final deep breath in,
Gathering the stillness we have cultivated in a slow,
Releasing breath out,
Ready to carry this focus of Presence into the rest of our day.
As you step forward,
Remember you are still,
You are calm,
And you are present.
Thank you so much for practicing mindful motivation together.
Have a wonderful day.
