Intention Setting

Let this short intention-setting meditation, guided by Canadian singer-songwriter Matt Stern, be a support to you in moments when you would like to create the opportunity to clear your mind of distraction and clutter, making space to be how you truly wish to be in the world.

Transcript

Welcome yourself to this moment of clearing away and setting an intention for your day.

Begin by closing your eyes and settling back into your body.

Let in a deep breath,

Hold it and release it with a sigh.

Today is your chance to begin anew.

What would you like to create?

How will you choose to be with yourself,

With others and within the world?

How do you wish to feel?

Allow these questions to surface words,

Images,

Sensations or any combination of three.

There are no right or wrong answers here.

Just stay connected to your body and to your breath and notice what emerges as you ponder your intentions for the day.

Now take another deep breath,

Hold it and release it.

Have any images,

Words,

Phrases or sensations remained?

Make a conscious choice to commit to one way of being in the world today.

Selecting a simple intention is a humble yet powerful way to create the life you want from a place of true desire that is deeply rooted in your values.

And it becomes possible when we take these simple,

Quiet moments to tune in and listen to our own voices.

By authentically asking what's here,

We become more equipped to fully show up in the world out there.

Repeat your intention a few times to yourself,

Either silently or out loud in language or images that make sense to you.

Now begin your day from this place.