By and large,
The way that we start our day sets the tone for the rest of the day.
So this short visualization is a great way to set up the most fantastic day ahead.
All you have to do is sit or lie down comfortably and allow your mind to wander and to wonder.
So let all the tension flow from your body.
Take a deep in-breath and a full out-breath.
Just for today,
Just be mindful of your breath.
Notice the in-breath,
Notice the out-breath.
Most importantly,
Pay attention to the still point between the in and the out,
And the in.
Just for today,
Just be aware of your thoughts.
As each thought comes in,
Ask it who sent it for what purpose?
And ask yourself what accent it's speaking in,
And who is doing the talking,
And who is doing the listening.
Just for today,
Remember that holding anger is like holding a hot coal and not throwing it.
So if you have thoughts of revenge or being wronged,
Just imagine you're standing at the top of a cliff looking out to sea,
And throw that anger as far away as you can,
Let it sail into the air and drop into the sea.
Just for today,
Perform a random act of kindness.
And with random acts of kindness,
The first thing is that they must be random.
And also,
The person you bestow your kindness on may not be the person that returns the kindness to you.
So smile at a stranger,
Let somebody out in traffic,
Open a door for somebody,
And notice how your random acts of kindness are nicely infectious.
By performing them,
Other people will copy you and pass them on.
Just for today,
Be thankful.
Be thankful to Mother Earth for keeping the air that you breathe around you,
And providing the gravity that sticks you to the planet.
Be thankful for all the gifts and serendipities that come your way.
And be thankful for the amazing experience of being alive and self-aware on planet Earth.
Just for today,
Increase your knowledge.
Learn the meaning of a new word.
Learn a new fact.
Pick up a new skill.
And with what you learn,
Take that newness out into the world,
And notice how in return that opens new doors and brings new opportunities your way.
Just for today,
Make a change.
Be aware that the only constant is change.
So do something new,
Go somewhere new,
Meet somebody new,
Think something new,
And allow your world to change as a result.
Just for today,
Be open to new possibilities.
As you go about your day,
Be mindful of your thoughts.
Keep a quiet mind,
And notice the signs and serendipities.
Remember to say thank you when they come along.
If any adversity comes your way,
Say thank you too for bringing you a lesson and the opportunity to grow.
Just for today,
Remember to shine your light.
Leave your mark on the world,
And leave a breadcrumb trail for others to follow.
Now open your eyes slowly,
And be mindful,
Kindful,
And kindful as you go about your day.
