Thank you for joining me today for this very special journey.
I'm honoured to be here with you and hope that together we can make this session a fruitful and pleasant experience.
It's already a great testament to your character that you've found this practice and made the conscious decision to take the time to listen.
Having the strength to make the decision to seek motivation,
Empowerment and drive your life is already a fantastic start.
As you begin to relax,
Try to attune with your body's natural breathing.
Don't change it in any way,
Just be aware of it and acknowledge the movement in your chest or belly,
Any sounds,
Physical sensations or emotions you might be feeling,
And just be okay with those.
During this short practice today,
I want to tell you that you're a unique and special individual.
If you've been told otherwise in the past,
Ignore that and put your trust in me that you are special.
You deserve love,
And you're capable of great things.
Nothing can change that,
Ever.
With nearly 8 billion people,
There is only one of you,
And there will only ever be one of you.
What an incredible thing that,
In today's busy world,
You get to live out your dreams and hopes while possibly inspiring others,
Sharing your compassion,
Loving fully and leaving our planet better than when we arrived.
No pressure,
No expectations,
But a tremendous calling if you choose to answer it.
It may not feel like that for you right now,
You may feel lost or hopeless or lacking motivation.
And that's alright,
That's normal.
As humans,
We are bombarded daily with the expectations of others,
Society,
Our families,
Friends,
Media,
In the stresses that come with living in modern times.
But I implore you to take this moment right now to tell yourself that you are capable of wonderful things.
No one's asking you to change the world or solve hunger,
But in your own special way,
You are capable of tremendous things.
You have talents that you may not even know exist yet.
Some people discover those talents early,
Some later.
You'll discover yours,
And when you do,
You will be nourished and grateful for these.
Maybe you will use those talents to do good for others,
And maybe at the very least,
You'll be able to use those talents to nourish yourself in difficult times or find solace in dark moments.
Each and every one of us has the power to choose how we react to situations.
There's a moment after an event,
Good or bad,
Although sometimes it feels non-existent,
That we have the power to choose how we feel.
This is a conscious and very real decision that we get to make every single day that allows us to choose momentum,
To choose progress,
To choose improvement,
Nourishment,
Kindness,
Ambition,
And any other desire that we may have for ourselves.
If we don't have that now,
Take this opportunity to think about what you would like in life.
What would your guiding principle or aspiration be?
What makes you truly happy?
You might think of a moment in your past when you were happy,
Or imagine a time in your future where you were surrounded by loved ones,
Treasuring a special moment.
Whatever it is,
I can tell you right now that you fully,
Completely,
And absolutely deserve that.
Everyone does,
And you are no exception.
With that knowledge,
Give yourself permission to maximize the time that you have on this planet,
Knowing that,
Unfortunately,
It won't last forever.
Every single day is precious.
More precious than the last,
Even.
Appreciate and cherish those days,
And those around you,
Loved ones or strangers,
For the experiences and moments you might have.
I truly wish you all the joy in the world,
And trust that you are completely and utterly capable of achieving everything you ever wished for.
Have a wonderful day or evening ahead,
And I am truly grateful to have been even a small part of your journey in this world.
