• "Anchoring the Breath: Finding Calm Amidst the Holiday Whirlwind"

  • Nov 24 2024
  • Durée: 3 min
  • Podcast

"Anchoring the Breath: Finding Calm Amidst the Holiday Whirlwind"

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  • Here's a script for Mindful Mornings:

    Good morning, beautiful souls. I'm so glad you've carved out this moment for yourself today. [PAUSE]

    I know mornings can feel like a whirlwind - especially as we navigate these final weeks of November, with holiday preparations building and the year winding down. Maybe you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, sensing the subtle tension of expectations and deadlines gathering like storm clouds at the edge of your consciousness. [PAUSE]

    Today, I want to invite you to something different. We're going to practice what I call the "Anchoring Breath" - a technique that will help you find your center, no matter what swirls around you.

    Wherever you are - sitting, standing, even walking - begin by finding a comfortable position. [PAUSE] Allow your spine to lengthen naturally, like a tree growing gently toward the light. Your shoulders can soften, releasing any unnecessary holding. [PAUSE]

    Close your eyes if that feels comfortable. Take a deep breath in through your nose, feeling the cool air entering, filling your lungs with possibility. [PAUSE] And then a slow exhale through your mouth, imagining you're releasing any residual tension from your body. [PAUSE]

    Now, bring your attention to the natural rhythm of your breath. Not changing it, not controlling it - simply observing. Notice how each breath is like a wave: rising, falling, rising, falling. [PAUSE]

    When your mind wanders - and it will, because that's what minds do - gently bring your attention back to the breath. Think of this like watching clouds drift across a vast sky. The clouds (your thoughts) will move, but the sky remains unchanged, vast, peaceful. [PAUSE]

    As you continue breathing, imagine your breath as a gentle anchor. With each inhale, you're drawing in calm and clarity. With each exhale, you're releasing what no longer serves you. [PAUSE]

    Feel the subtle connection between your breath and your inner landscape. You're not trying to fix anything or achieve a perfect state. You're simply being present, exactly as you are in this moment. [PAUSE]

    As we prepare to complete this practice, take one more deep, nourishing breath. [PAUSE] And when you're ready, slowly open your eyes.

    As you move into your day, carry this sense of centeredness with you. Remember: you can always return to your breath, your anchor, whenever you need a moment of peace. [PAUSE]

    May your day unfold with grace, intention, and gentle awareness.

    Namaste.
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