Morning Meditation: Blessing Others

With cultural trends as “(I’m) #blessed” and a thriving industry for SELFcare, it is wise for us to seek balance and praise equally the act of caring for community. The wisdom of Community Organizer Nakita Valerio reminds us: “Shouting ‘self-care’ at people who need community care is how we fail people.”

This brief morning guided meditation seeks to spark the love flame of giving back by blessing others today. Peace on your path!

Transcript

A good and blessed morning to you.

Blessing as a word and concept exists widely in cultures and languages,

Spiritual and secular.

Today,

Think of blessing in the way that is most authentic to you.

Choose your most relaxing position and allow your eyes to close.

We begin by greeting breath.

Place one hand over your heart and the other hand over your abdomen.

As you inhale slowly through your nose,

Envision your breath filling your lungs and traveling into your abdomen.

Exhale slowly from your mouth,

Releasing tensions from deep within.

Repeat this slow breath,

Abdomen rising and falling.

Getting in touch with gentle airflow at the start of the day centers and calms us.

The thoughts may enter your mind,

Greet them without judgment,

Wish them well,

And then return to my voice.

As we begin affirmation,

Resume your natural breath flow.

Today I bless others.

I move from thoughts of what I'll receive and glide into a more giving frame of heart.

Reciprocity of energy is honoring the cycle of life.

In the act of giving and receiving,

We create circular flowing movement.

Today my thoughts,

Deeds,

And words will go toward community,

However that manifests in my life.

I will be intentional today when I do unto others or when I say,

Bless you.

May blessings be abundant in your life.

May peace,

Safety,

And love be blessings for you.

This day I will look for ways and opportunities to share life-giving energy.

And as I continue to practice the act of blessing others,

I will find gratitude and joy growing.

My community will reshape into one of affection and balance,

One in which the well-being of the other brings peace to my own.

Posing this time together,

I invite you to open your eyes and identify one thing within sight,

Sound,

Taste,

Or touch that you recognize as a blessing.

And now bring to mind an other today that you may bless in word or deed.

Take a deep,

Nurturing morning stretch,

Invigorating your muscles and mind.

Your presence here is a blessing.

May your day be filled with loving kindness.

Focus on your path.

Reviews

Thanks for this great reminder of the importance of balancing giving and receiving.

Beautiful
The local deer walked by as you said “Peace on the Path.” Thank you. I feel encouraged to go out and bless the world.

Beautiful way to start my day with appreciation and blessings!
Bless you! 🧘‍♀️💜🧡💫✨💛💖🙏🩵💙

Lovely way to greet the day and send love to others near and far!
Thank you!
Donna

I love sending blessings to others It always comes back to me ❤️ blessings to you too 💕💕

One of your very best. I rarely do guided meditation but this is such a beautiful way to start my day. My first blessing was for you.

Thank you Jerilea. I hope you’re well.

Much love and namaste,
karen

I enjoyed meditating with you today, wishing you peace and joy.

So kind and powerfull. Thank you very much! 🧎🏾🧘🏾‍♂️🙏

Just beautiful in every way. Blessings to you 🫶🙏💖🦋

Such a gorgeous meditation ❤️

I have heard many times in many ways that the key to joy is to reach out into the world of ‘others’ to bless them in some way. Sometimes the very hardest thing to do. This is brave truth spoken compassionately by this speaker and a very good way to start a day

WOW. For me, nothing feels better and brings me more serenity than listening to Jeri's soothing voice in the morning, as she helps to center my mind, body and soul to what really matters. Keep up the good work Jeri! Looking forward to listening to the next one. ❤

I feel so relaxed after this! You are a blessing <3

I like the tactical activity. Having a place for my hands helps me stay focused on the meditation.

Blessing others really does celebrate the sacred Circle of Life. This is a quick mediation that everyone should listen to prior to starting their day. How POWERFUL if we all made a consistent practice to truly bless others. ❤️

High quality work, thank you.

It’s amazing and blessings others gives you the positive energy, well done 👍