Unfold | Mindful Motivation

Our mindful motivation today is Unfold: the simple act of letting go of tension to see what's underneath.
Imagine a map that has been folded up small to fit in a pocket. It is full of creases. It is tight. To see the whole picture, you have to slowly, carefully unfold it.

We will practice softening our resistance and ease into being.
Let's unfold into the present moment, together.

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Unfold.

Welcome mindful soul.

Let's begin our mindful moment together.

Take a few seconds to settle in.

Feel yourself arrive right here,

Right now.

Take a collective slow breath in and a gentle breath out together.

Our mindful motivation today is unfold.

The simple act of letting go of the tension to see what's underneath.

Gently close your eyes or soften your gaze.

Feel your breath moving naturally.

It is our anchor.

Now let's engage our senses.

Imagine a map that has been folded up small to fit in a pocket.

It is full of creases.

It is tight.

To see the whole picture,

You have to slowly carefully unfold it.

Now we often fold ourselves at work.

We make ourselves smaller.

We tighten our muscles to stay ready at all times.

We fold our thoughts so they don't seem too different.

Unfold is about taking up your natural space.

It is about letting the creases of the day smooth out.

It is the art of letting be.

For the neurodiverse mind,

We often mask by staying tight.

Unfold is the permission to unmask in a safe way.

To let your mind go where it wants to go and to let your body feel what it feels.

Breathe into the feeling of stillness.

This focus is a resource you can return to anytime you feel overwhelmed.

This is us letting go of the tension to see what is underneath the cover.

As you hold this quiet unfold,

Here is a reflection.

Choose an option that feels most relevant to your week ahead.

This week,

Where will you intentionally apply unfold?

A.

In a sensory moment like the feeling of cool water on your hands or B.

In an emotional moment like letting a conversation happen without planning your answer.

Where will you intentionally apply unfold?

Take a moment to think about it.

Hold your intention gently.

Let's take a deep nourishing breath in,

Gathering the focus we have cultivated and a slow releasing breath out,

Ready to carry this into the rest of your day.

And as you step forward,

Remember you are strong and you are unfolding.

Thank you so much for practicing mindful motivation together.

I wish you smiles and joy.

Take care.