Hi,
I'm Rosanne,
Your host and guide.
Today's meditation is inspired by the endlessly inspiring Maya Angelou.
One of her quotes is,
This is a wonderful day,
I've never seen this one before.
And I mean,
To be honest,
I could simply just say that and leave it there because these simple 10 words say so much.
But let's dive a little deeper.
Let's embody this energy of wonder and newness that each day brings.
It is far too easy to go about our daily routines without really thinking about it.
You know,
We drive the same route each day on automatic pilot and do the same chores.
But today,
And for the wonderful days that stretch ahead of us,
I want this meditation to remind you to see each new ray of sunshine that lands on your face as something awesome.
When you think that a ray of light that has landed beside you,
Allowing you to see the texture of that cushion or whatever it may be,
Has traveled about 93 million miles at roughly 186,
000 miles per second,
And is brand new,
Never been witnessed before.
I think it's wonderful and easy to find awe and wonder when we think of it like that.
Easier to put life into perspective and to find joy in the most mundane parts of our lives.
So let's get started this morning.
Take a moment to allow yourself to settle.
And sitting or lying,
Just allow yourself to be in this moment.
So,
With your eyes closed,
Notice where you are,
Your position in the room,
The position of the room in the house,
Your home in its area,
The area in your country,
The country in relation to the world,
And the world in relation to the sun and the moon and the stars and the Milky Way.
And here you are,
Just here.
So arrive fully.
Take a beautiful,
Big,
Deep inhale.
Allow yourself an easy,
Soft exhale.
And then simply breathe and notice you are in exactly the right place at exactly the right time,
Here and now.
So notice the weight of yourself on the ground.
Notice your sensations within your body,
Your heart,
Your lungs,
Your lungs,
Your heart beating,
Your breath flowing.
And as your body settles and your mind begins to soften around the edges,
Simply let these words land gently within you.
Today is a wonderful day.
You have never seen this one before.
This exact morning has never existed before in the history of the world.
This version of the sky,
This version of the light,
This version of you.
And perhaps for just a moment,
You can release the temptation to rush ahead into your day and your worries and your expectations.
And instead,
Meet this day with fresh eyes.
Because there will be moments today that you cannot yet predict.
Moments of beauty that have never existed before.
There may be a conversation,
A smile,
A laugh you didn't know you needed.
A new person.
A reminder that life still knows how to surprise you.
And even the light arriving through your window this morning has traveled across space,
Simply to arrive here,
Now,
In this moment of your life.
And maybe not every moment today will be easy.
But even then,
There's still space for wonder.
There is still something sacred about being here to witness another sunrise,
Another beginning,
Another chance to live,
To notice,
To feel.
So,
Take another deeper breath and allow yourself to become open to the goodness of this day.
Simply opening and allowing,
As though you're just opening a window within yourself and letting fresh air move through.
Breathe in possibility and breathe out heaviness.
Breathe in openness,
Breathing out resistance.
And as you continue to breathe,
Bring your awareness to the simple moments they made that And as you continue to breathe,
Bring your awareness to the simple moments that may greet you today,
Like the warmth of water on your skin,
The taste of your morning drink,
The feeling of the fresh air in your lungs as you step outside,
The sound of birdsong,
The music,
Movement,
The comfort of familiar things,
The extraordinary beauty hidden quietly inside ordinary life.
So much of life is lived in repetition,
But today,
Perhaps you can experience it differently.
Perhaps today,
You can notice more,
Appreciate more,
Feel more present for the life that's unfolding around you.
And quietly,
Just within yourself,
Begin setting an intention for how you wish to move through this day.
Not a list of achievements,
Just a feeling.
Maybe you say to yourself,
I choose presence,
I choose openness,
I choose peace,
I choose joy,
I choose trust,
I choose to look for beauty,
I choose to expect good things.
And maybe just settle on one of those and let it sit gently into your heart.
And imagine yourself carrying it with you throughout the day,
Like a little soft light within you,
Like a quiet companion,
Your intention of the way you will meet life today.
And before we close,
Take one more slow nourishing breath in,
And exhale completely.
Today is a wonderful day.
You have never seen this one before.
May you meet it with curiosity,
With gratitude,
And with an open heart.
And may you allow yourself to notice the goodness that is already making its way towards you.
So,
Lift the corners of your mouth,
Find a gentle smile spreading across your face,
Wiggle your fingers and your toes,
Maybe wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a beautiful hug.
Remember your intention as you slowly,
Softly open your eyes.
A new day is waiting for you.
Om Shanti.
