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Awaken & Align | Guided Affirmations With Mindful Stillness

by Kristen Simonds

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guided
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Meditation
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Begin your day grounded and aligned with this expanded morning affirmation meditation. At the request of our mindful community, this updated version now includes a soothing full-body scan to gently awaken your senses, followed by affirmations paced with generous pauses—allowing your body, heart, and breath to fully absorb and embody each intention. This is your space to settle into the day with clarity, presence, and empowerment. Return anytime you want to reconnect with your inner truth and start anew. Music: Day Dream by Maura ten Hoopen

Morning MeditationGratitudeIntentionBody ScanAffirmationVisualizationBreathingSelf CompassionEmotional RegulationGratitude PracticeIntention SettingDeep Breathing

Transcript

Good morning.

Let us begin our day mindfully by taking a moment to sit in stillness.

During this meditation,

We will ground ourselves in gratitude and let go of any discomfort.

Afterward,

We will set an intention and proceed with visualization and affirmations.

This is an excellent way to start a beautiful new day.

Practicing these affirmations every day will help you feel more centered and grateful.

Find a comfortable seated position if this is available to you.

If you prefer to lie down,

That is also fine.

Gently settle into your space,

Making sure your body is at ease.

When you are ready,

You may float your eyes closed.

Inhale deeply,

Feeling the air fill your lungs,

And slowly exhale,

Releasing any tension or stress you may be carrying.

Let us do that again.

Inhale deeply,

Pause briefly at the top,

And release all of the air from the depths of your lungs.

Return to your natural breath.

Gently bring your awareness to the top of your head.

Allow relaxation to gently stream down over the top of your head.

Your forehead relaxes.

Your eyes are relaxed.

Your cheeks.

Your jaw is unclenched and relaxed.

This wave of relaxation continues to flow down your neck,

Your shoulders,

Your upper back,

Mid-back,

Down your arms,

Perhaps feeling a tingling sensation in your fingers,

Flows down your chest and abdomen,

Feeling relaxation in your hips,

Pelvis,

Low back,

Flowing into your thighs and knees,

Abs,

Shins,

And ankles.

Your feet are relaxed.

Your toes are relaxed.

Bring your awareness to your whole body.

Your whole body is now relaxed.

We will now set an intention for our day.

At any point during your day that you feel dis-ease,

Anger,

Impatience,

Or other strong emotions,

Breathe deeply and repeat your intention mindfully.

Now say to yourself or aloud,

I will hold myself to a standard of grace,

Not perfection.

Take another deep breath and release.

Let us say that again aloud or to ourselves.

I hold myself to a standard of grace,

Not perfection.

One more time,

Take a deep breath in and release all of the air from the depths of your lungs.

Now imagine yourself gracefully overcoming any challenges that come your way,

Radiating confidence and composure.

See yourself confronted with a challenging situation or person.

You pause and take a deep,

Cleansing breath as you allow the initial emotion to flow through your body without reacting.

As you take another deep breath,

You feel your body settle and you can now act from a place of grace.

Recognize your power to control your thoughts and actions and your capability to achieve everything you dream of.

As we begin the morning affirmations,

You may listen or repeat silently to yourself.

As I sit here in the quiet and tranquil ambience of the early morning,

I am overcome with profound gratitude for the abundant blessings in my life.

I inhale deeply and exhale slowly,

Releasing any lingering worries or stresses from the previous day,

Knowing that today marks a new beginning.

With a renewed sense of purpose,

I remind myself to approach each moment with kindness,

Empathy,

And patience toward myself and others alike.

I set an intention for the day ahead,

Visualizing myself effortlessly accomplishing my goals and experiencing a tremendous sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.

This moment of stillness is truly a gift,

Affording me the chance to cultivate a peaceful and positive mindset that will guide me throughout the day.

Rest here momentarily,

Allowing this practice's energetic vibrations to bathe your sacred vessel in grace and gratitude.

Please take a few more deep breaths and feel a sense of gratitude for this new day and all of the possibilities it holds.

Carry this positive energy throughout your day,

Knowing you can create a happy and fulfilling life.

You may gently bring small movements to your fingers and toes,

And when you are ready,

You may open your eyes.

I am so grateful to have met you on the path.

Namaste.

Meet your Teacher

Kristen SimondsNew York State, USA

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