Hi and welcome to this morning meditation to start your day with the energy of Rocky Balboa.
Like Rocky,
We all at times feel as though we are faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges,
Fierce opponents,
Whether in the ring of life or in our inner battles.
In moments of doubt,
Failure,
Or discouragement,
I can remind myself of the boxer's perseverance,
Which lies not only in their ability to fight,
But also in their determination to get back up,
No matter how many times they fall.
With Rocky's spirit by our side,
Get ready to face the challenges of the day ahead with courage and determination.
That's what we're going to do in today's meditation.
Start by sitting upright,
But without it being uncomfortable.
Make sure that the front of your body is open so as to receive the full range of your breath.
Close your eyes to turn your attention inwards and start breathing slowly through your nose.
Become entirely still.
The only thing moving in you is the air coming in and out of your nostrils.
Now,
Notice what's happening in your experience of this moment.
The different sounds around you,
The sensations of your chair or cushion beneath you,
And if you feel a particular mood today,
Notice how that mood manifests within your body.
Turn your attention to the sensations of your breath and notice how your body is breathing on autopilot,
Without you having to do anything but to observe this rising and falling movement.
Now,
Starting at the top of your head and going all the way down to your toes,
Observe the sensations in your body as if you were passing underneath a scanner.
If you notice stronger sensations,
Slowly sweep your attention once again on this area and notice if they're linked to any emotion you're feeling today.
And notice if they're linked to any emotion you're feeling today.
If at any point during this meditation you're distracted by thoughts,
Sounds or sensations,
It's perfectly normal and it's okay.
When you notice these thoughts,
Simply bring your attention back to your breath,
That is,
To the sensations of the air coming in and out of your nostrils or to the rise and fall of your chest or abdomen.
Follow your breath from the very beginning of the inhale to the very end of your exhale.
And now,
Simply by observing your breath,
Allow it to slow down so that the flow of air moving in and out of your body becomes thinner and thinner,
As if your breathing was following the rhythm of very small waves on a quiet beach.
When you follow your breathing with your full attention,
It's as if you were diving in the depths of your inner ocean.
You can watch the waves of your thoughts and emotions from an area of calm and serenity.
If you get caught into one of these waves,
It's all right.
Simply bring your attention back to your breathing.
Now we're going to focus on seven affirmations to start your day with the motivation and courage of Rocky Balboa.
Allow the words contained in these affirmations to resonate within you while remaining focused on the sensations of your breathing.
First affirmation.
Every obstacle I face strengthens me mentally and emotionally.
Second affirmation.
My perseverance is my best ally.
Third affirmation.
I am grateful for the people who support me.
Fourth affirmation.
I am humble enough to recognize and learn from my mistakes.
Fifth affirmation.
Every little effort matters and brings me closer to success.
Sixth affirmation.
My future self is proud of me.
Seventh affirmation.
I celebrate my wins big or small.
Before ending this meditation,
Once again notice your current mood and observe how you feel when you're connected to the present moment.
You can now slowly come back to the space around you by noticing your surroundings starting with the sounds around you,
The weight of your body on your seat,
And when you're ready you can slowly open your eyes.
I hope this meditation boosted your mood.
I wish you a glorious day and I'll see you next time for more meditations.
