Welcome.
My name is Natalie and I am so grateful you are joining me this morning.
This is a gentle morning meditation,
A gentle way to start your day.
To take a moment to pause before the day begins.
A moment to reconnect with yourself before you step into everything that needs your attention.
Whether you are listening just after waking up,
During your morning routine,
Or at any moment when you need a fresh start,
Allow yourself to arrive exactly as you are.
There is nowhere else you need to be right now.
Nothing you need to achieve.
Nothing you need to fix.
This is your time to breathe.
To reconnect and to gently set an intention for the day ahead.
So go ahead and find a comfortable position.
You can sit upright or you can lie down if that feels more supportive.
And if it feels safe,
Allow your eyes to close.
And let yourself arrive here in this space.
And begin by noticing your breath.
No need to change it.
No need to force it.
Simply observe.
Observe the gentle movement of your inhale.
And the natural release of your exhale.
And with every breath in,
Invite a little bit more presence.
And with every breath out,
Allow yourself to soften.
And notice your body waking up.
The feeling of your feet.
Your hands,
Your shoulders,
Your face.
Allow your body to receive this moment of stillness.
You have made it to a new day.
A new beginning.
A new opportunity to meet yourself with kindness.
And let's start this meditation with a gentle body awareness.
So bring your attention to the top of your head.
Now imagine a soft warm light beginning to move through your body.
Like a gentle morning light.
No rushing,
No pushing.
Simply awakening.
And now allow the slides to move down through your forehead.
It relaxes the muscles around your eyes.
Softening your jaw.
And this slide is releasing any tension you may be holding.
Now let this warmth move through your neck and shoulders.
Creating space,
Creating ease.
And now allow this light to move through your heart space.
And if it feels safe,
Place one hand on your heart and feel the gentle rhythm beneath your hand.
The rhythm of your heart.
The reminder that you are here.
That you are alive.
And that you are beginning again.
This day is yours.
Claim it.
And now ask yourself gently.
How would I like to feel today?
You could even have both hands on your heart right now.
How would I like to feel today?
Not what I need to accomplish,
Not what others expect from me,
But how do I want to move through this day.
Maybe you would like to feel calm,
Confident.
Open.
Joyful!
Patient.
Connected.
Just tune in with yourself and allow a word or a feeling to naturally arise.
How do you want to feel today?
This is your intention for today.
A small seed you are planting within yourself.
Now let's go into a visualization I want to invite you to imagine yourself standing in a beautiful place in nature.
Perhaps somewhere you live Perhaps a quiet beach.
A peaceful forest.
A mountain landscape.
Or a place that exists only in your imagination.
In this beautiful place in nature the Sun is rising.
You are witnessing a sunrise.
The first rays of light are touching the earth.
And you begin to feel this gentle warmth around you.
And with every breath imagine receiving this light.
A light of clarity.
Light of strength.
A light of peace.
And allow this light to fill your entire body.
Your mind.
Your heart.
Your energy.
Now carry this light with you as you move into your day.
Knowing that you can return to this feeling whenever you need.
We've arrived to the closing or the final chapter of this meditation.
So begin to slowly bring your awareness back to your physical body.
Notice the surface beneath you.
The room around you.
The temperature around you.
The smell around you.
And the sounds around you.
And take a deeper breath in.
And slowly release through the mouth.
Once more take a deep breath in and slowly release.
Before coming back and opening your eyes,
Take one final moment to acknowledge yourself for taking this time for choosing presence.
For beginning this day with intention and kindness.
And whenever you are ready,
Gently open your eyes.
Carry this feeling of calm and connection with you throughout your day.
Thank you so much for sharing this moment with me.
Wishing you a beautiful day ahead.
Until the next time,
Namaste.
