Good morning.
Thank you for making this time for yourself.
This is Shani Lavender,
And I am grateful to join you as you greet this new day in the spirit of thankfulness.
If you haven't already gotten up from your bed,
Feel free to take a few mindful breaths as you move into a comfortable seated position.
Now,
As you inhale and exhale normally,
I invite you to gently move and stretch your body.
First,
Breathe in as you slowly turn to one side and pause.
Then allow your shoulders to drop as you exhale.
Repeat the same movement to your other side,
Inhaling and turning,
Then feeling your shoulders relax as you exhale.
Birds chirping On your next breath,
If it's accessible,
Gently raise your arms and wiggle your fingers as you stretch toward the sky,
Feeling this open your torso as you breathe in the possibilities that await you in this day.
Now as your arms lower,
I invite you to rub and squeeze your arms and shoulders and offer them thanks for all they will help you accomplish and carry today.
Now continue to breathe mindfully as you awaken your legs and feet with gentle rubbing.
Envisioning them carrying you through the day with purpose and strength.
Next,
Take a moment to give yourself a hug.
Then gently squeeze your neck and massage your scalp.
Tomorrow.
And temples.
Giving thanks for all they do to help you communicate,
Notice,
And participate in your life.
For the rest of our meditation,
Consider placing your palms on your chest to enhance your connection to your heart and your wise self.
As your body-mind continues to energize,
Allow my words to guide you.
With each breath and every word.
Your body-mind grows more awake.
More present.
And more aligned.
Breathing in,
Offer thanks for this new day with its opportunities and potential to learn,
Grow,
And create what is most meaningful to you.
Envision yourself moving through your day with kindness,
Passion,
Openness,
And the power to be aligned with your deepest values.
In your mind's eye,
See blessings meeting you throughout your day,
Moments of care and generosity.
Experiences of joy and peace,
Or even a simple pause or quiet reminder of how loved and valued you are.
As we draw our meditation to a close,
I invite you to envision love,
Compassion,
Care,
And abundance flowing directly from the universe to your heart.
Now see yourself passing the same love,
Compassion,
Care,
And abundance out to the world from your heart.
See it touching those you love.
Who did you meet throughout this day?
And even flowing out to people,
Animals,
Plants,
And places you may never see.
May the time you've spent centering in this meditation leave you feeling awake,
Present,
And ready to meet this day.
Remember to save this track to use any morning.
And if you feel moved.
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Thank you for practicing with me today.
I'm Shani Lavender.
