Allow these first wakeful moments to be your own,
Giving first priority to the focus of your mind.
Before you rise,
Settle in comfortably to your bed or your seat,
Inviting calm and stillness to meet you before today's events begin to unfold.
Feel the early light of day wash over and warm you.
Lead your attention to the rhythm of your breath or to the sound of these gentle chimes to guide your focus inward.
Close your eyes and take a few easy breaths to wake your body with oxygen.
Right now,
Everything is in perfect order in the natural world,
And you are awakening into your perfect place within it.
You are here,
Present,
And grounded.
With muscles relaxed,
Allow your body weight to be fully supported by what's beneath you,
Effortlessly settled.
Picture the soft red glow of the light at the base of your spine.
This is your root chakra,
Your tether to the earth.
From this energetic center emerges your own root system.
Envision your roots reaching down through your legs,
Out of the bottom of your feet and growing straight through the earth.
Like a tree,
Your roots reach deeper and deeper,
Fanning out wide in all directions,
Giving you complete security and stability.
Feel the length in your spine reaching high and straight,
Opening to the energy of the sun like the canopy of your tree.
Your leaves inhaling oxygen as they bob gently in the breeze.
Turn your arms with palms open like branches,
Ready to receive.
Energy moves like nutrients up through the soil,
Into your being,
And cycling back down to the earth.
You are well-nourished and cared for.
With this,
We set your intention.
You are firmly planted,
Sturdy,
And unshakeable.
You are rooted and grounded.
For the next minute,
Continue to envision yourself as this deeply rooted tree,
Standing proud in any kind of weather that comes your way.
Let the world move in all directions around you as you simply witness what comes and goes.
I'll watch the time as you breathe into this strength and stillness.
Take the stability with you into your day,
And any time you might feel a little shaky,
Remember how you are firmly rooted,
Strong,
And grounded.
