Welcome to Take A5,
A collection of short five-minute meditations dedicated to create a brief yet meaningful pause in your day.
Give yourself this gift of rest,
Resilience,
Renewal,
And presence whenever you need it most.
Let's take a moment to settle into a comfortable position,
Allowing the body to feel grounded and supported.
Let your breath deepen slightly,
Not forced,
Just simply more intentional.
On your next inhale,
Imagine drawing strength up from the earth beneath you.
And on your exhale,
Release anything that feels heavy or uncertain.
And again,
Inhaling in and exhaling out.
Bring your awareness to your spine,
The central pillar of your being.
Visualize it lengthening slightly,
As if the body is remembering its natural power.
Feel the quiet,
Steady energy rising along the spine,
A reminder that strength is not loud or tense,
Rather grounded,
Rooted,
And clear.
Taking another deep breath in through the nose,
Pausing gently at the top,
And now exhale with a long,
Slow sigh out.
Let the sigh melt away any self-doubt.
Let it soften the inner critic.
Let it make space for resilience.
And now,
In your mind's eye,
Imagine standing at the edge of a vast horizon,
A place that represents your potential.
See yourself stepping forward,
Shoulders open,
Chin up,
Heart steady,
Breath calm.
Feel that version of you,
The one who trusts themselves,
Who shows up fully,
Who knows that strength comes from presence rather than pressure.
Taking a moment now to repeat quietly,
My strength is steady.
My strength is within me.
My strength is steady.
My strength is within me.
And now,
Let's take one final deep breath in,
Pausing at the top,
And a slow,
Complete breath out.
Let it soften the inner critic.
I wish to thank you for taking a few moments out of your day to join me in this guided meditation.
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My name is Eric,
Be well and be inspired.
Namaste.
