Welcome to Meditation Tides with Michelle Sanctuary,
Where the tides of your imagination awaken a sense of wonder and possibility.
You are listening to Everyday Magic,
A meditation designed to help you discover the enchantment hidden in life's simple moments.
From the glittering dance of dust particles in sunlight rays to the sparkling mica on a city sidewalk,
A touch of magic is everywhere,
Waiting for you to notice.
Let the meditation tides of this practice wash over you with inspiration.
I'm Michelle,
Your guide on this journey.
Think of me as an ally and fellow explorer,
Reminding you that the extraordinary exists within the mundane.
The more often you listen to this practice,
The more your heart will be open to the beauty and wonder of everyday life.
Get comfy and come to stillness as you relax and settle in.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath,
Drawing in calm and possibility.
Exhale slowly,
Releasing tension with each breath.
Feel your body softening,
Your mind quieting.
Each breath out a little lighter,
Each breath in a little brighter.
Take this moment to honor yourself for showing up.
All you need to do is listen,
Breathe,
And open your heart to the wonders that surround you.
Einstein once said,
There are only two ways to live your life.
One is as though nothing is a miracle,
The other is as though everything is a miracle.
You get to decide.
And today,
You may choose to view life with an outlook of enchantment.
As you continue to breathe deeply,
Allow your awareness to expand.
Let it shift to your surroundings,
The space you occupy right now.
Whether you're at home,
At work,
In nature,
It doesn't matter where you are.
But you begin to see the world around you through a lens of appreciation.
You notice how everything aligns for you to be here,
Alive in this moment.
Consider the intricate systems that make up your life.
How you can easily sip a drink,
Hear the sounds around you,
Or even close your eyes.
Every function of your body and every connection you have to the world is part of the magic.
Now open your mind to the things that you encounter throughout a day.
Imagine your routine,
Observing the tasks as if for the first time.
Imagine brushing your teeth,
The quiet rhythm of this task,
The water flowing,
The sensation of minty freshness.
All these normal things are so much more.
Imagine when you step outside and feel the breeze against your skin,
Or the warmth of the sun,
Or the wet droplets of falling rain.
Notice the subtle magic in the way nature supports and nourishes you.
Every step you take,
Every moment that seems ordinary is actually brimming with wonder.
It becomes a game to identify the beauty and wonder.
Let yourself play the role of investigator,
Sifting through each moment for sparkling mysteries.
Allow wells of gratitude and this new awareness of the beauty around you to elevate your mood.
Delve into imagining what a day is like when you become a seeker of magic.
You may notice that in the simplest of things,
There's beauty.
In every breath you take,
There's wonder.
The act of being alive,
Of existing in this moment,
Is a miracle in itself.
The more you notice these small,
Magical moments,
The more you will find them.
Your routine will transform from a series of tasks into a dance of appreciation and presence.
You are not simply living the day,
You are experiencing the magic woven into it.
The same you once did as a child.
As we come to the close of this practice,
Carry this awareness with you.
Think of all the things that must be going right for you to be present and aware and alive in this moment.
Step into your day,
Knowing that magic and all its mysteries are always present,
Waiting for you to notice them,
Embrace them,
And see them in all that you do.
Take a final,
Deep breath in,
Once more filling to the brim with gratitude for the simple pleasures and small moments that make up your day.
As you exhale,
Feel the sense of lightness,
Of openness.
Your heart and mind are ready to receive the incredible things unfolding all around you.
When you're ready,
Slowly bring yourself back.
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
Carry this peace and sense of wonder within you,
Knowing that magic is waiting for you,
Wherever you go.
Again,
This is Michelle,
And I thank you for joining me on this journey.
Let these meditation tides guide you whenever you need them,
And remember that even the most unassuming moments may overflow with enchantment.
