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Magical Morning - Effortlessness

by Liesl van der Hoven

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What would happen if, throughout your day, you only did what was yours to do at the moment? We often feel overwhelmed when we have too much to do. When we think too far ahead and our to-do list seems endless, we start rushing and try to force ourselves to be more productive. But if we become present, and just do our best in each moment, we can allow our day to unfold, effortlessly; moment by moment. Background music: Meditation Impromptu 03 by Kevin MacLeod.

EffortlessnessPresent MomentOverwhelmProductivityDivine TimingBreathingEnergyPresent Moment AwarenessEffortless LivingNatural BreathingEnergy ConservationMorningsMorning Intention Setting

Transcript

Good morning,

Dear one.

Mornings are magical because they provide us with the opportunity to begin anew.

On this brand new day,

We can choose to experience more ease and flow.

If we choose to trust in divine timing,

We no longer have to force anything to happen.

Trusting that everything in life happens at exactly the right moment frees us from striving and forcing things to happen when the time is not right yet.

Allow me to illustrate by using the breath.

Take a deep breath in,

Try to expand your lungs and belly as much as possible,

And then force your breath out.

A big forceful breath such as this may feel good if you do it once,

But just imagine what it would feel like if you had to breathe like this all the time.

Imagine how exhausting it would become to your mind and body.

Now allow yourself to relax and spend a few moments just gently observing your natural breath.

Pay particular attention to how your breath flows effortlessly in and out of your body.

As you observe your breath,

Your attention is focused on each moment as it unfolds for you.

The breath is a powerful tool to ground us in the present moment.

Being present helps us to experience every moment with more ease as we flow from moment to moment instead of striving and forcing our way to some future goal that we may be chasing.

Becoming present can help us to save a lot of energy and prevent us from living in the future.

Instead of chasing and striving,

We can live in the present moment and enjoy each exquisite moment exactly as it unfolds.

Right now there is no need to rush and no way to rush to.

For the next few moments,

Consider what it would be like to take this attitude of effortlessness into the rest of your day.

What would happen if you trusted that everything happens at exactly the right time?

What would happen if you didn't have to force anything?

What would happen if throughout your day you only did what was yours to do in the moment?

The present moment is all that we have.

If you allow yourself more ease,

You can allow yourself to thoroughly enjoy the things that are showing up for you in each moment.

May the rest of your day be blessed and filled with the magic that you have created for yourself this morning.

Meet your Teacher

Liesl van der HovenCape Town, South Africa

4.7 (1 202)

Recent Reviews

Cory

December 1, 2025

Very nice way to start this new day. Helping me to be more present and less anxious. Thank you very much. I'm glad this meditation found me this morning πŸ™β€οΈπŸ₯²

Cheryl

October 17, 2025

BEAUTIFUL 😍

Ray

September 10, 2025

A very soothing meditation, thank you!

B-de

April 25, 2025

Love this, thank you πŸ™πŸ½ it will be a regular track as your voice is calming and words are true and resonate and the music and chimes are beautiful, thank you πŸ™πŸ½

Cara

March 21, 2025

This is so beautiful

Krista

December 2, 2024

Ease

Claire

November 25, 2024

Many thanks Liesl for your guidance. Blessings to you. Namaste πŸ™

Wendy

May 5, 2024

Such a clear and calming messageπŸ’œ thank you πŸ’™

Nina

March 2, 2024

I will take this into my day, thank you so much just lovely

Joy

February 23, 2024

Wonderful and calming. Loved the background music as well

Barbara

November 22, 2023

Happiness ☺️

Michel

November 16, 2023

Mornings ARE Magical! Each day we get to begin Anew!

Marjan

November 15, 2023

Thank you. That was great ✨

sarah

November 2, 2023

Love this

Becca

October 30, 2023

Lovely and refreshing

Katie

October 23, 2023

Incredible, thank you!

Eelke

August 21, 2023

Wise words, thank you πŸ’•

Jill

August 18, 2023

Coming beautiful morning meditation.

Jill

August 1, 2023

I want to listen to that every morning!!!

Sara

May 30, 2023

Thank you! β˜€οΈπŸŒ·πŸͺ»

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