Intention Setting For A Good Day

When we set an intention, we're creating a foundation for ourselves; something to support us and guide us as we move through our day. In this mindful moment, the invitation is to create an intention and take some time to feel how it is to accept yourself in a deeply loving way. As part of the practice, I share a piece of poetry that reminds us of what it means - across our life - when we turn toward ourselves with love.
Music by Chris Collins

Transcript

Take a moment now to settle,

To lie down,

To sit comfortably,

Whatever feels right for you right now.

Create the space and comfort with the support you need.

We're going to treat your whole system with deep compassion and kindness.

And we'll begin by setting an intention for today.

An intention is a short positive statement in the present tense.

It often begins,

I am.

Take a moment to feel into your intention,

To see what arises from your heart or from your belly,

From that deep wise place we all have.

A short positive statement in the present tense,

Perhaps beginning with the words,

I am.

My intention today is,

I am kind to myself and others.

And if nothing else is coming up for you right now,

Feel free to use that phrase too.

I am kind to myself and others.

Place your hand on your heart and repeat your intention quietly to yourself three times.

Now take three breaths,

Make the exhale twice as long as the inhale.

Simply do whatever feels okay for you today.

When you're ready,

Let your breath settle back into its own rhythm and pace.

Allow your whole body to continue relaxing and resting.

As I share a reading from the second volume of My Darling Girl.

My Darling Girl,

When you love yourself deeply,

You make room for others to love you too.

When you get out of your own way,

You remove what hinders love in reaching you.

When you hold yourself in your most loving arms,

When you see yourself with your most loving gaze,

When you hear yourself speak your most loving words,

Then you say,

I am held,

I am seen,

I am heard.

When you learn how it is to love yourself,

You learn how it is to love and be loved in return.

Reviews

Beautiful, enabling words and music to support the connection with intention. Thank you 🙏

Beautiful way to wake up and start my day . Thank you Henny. Your voice is always soothing.

Henny’s voice is beautiful and soothing, adding this to my daily meditations! Thank you!💗✨💗

Many thanks Henny, a gentle positive start to this wonderful new day. 🙏☮️🌍