- [John] Hey, I'm John,
whether your day has just begun
or you've been at it a while,
I'm really glad you're here.
In this daily meditation is all about getting you grounded,
helping you release judgment,
and setting a clear and purposeful intention to guide you.
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Let's start by getting into a position
that's comfortable enough that you can hold,
but it isn't one that you'd otherwise get tired in.
Try to have an active posture so your spine is tall
and your head is resting gently on your spine.
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You close your eyes
or if you're not comfortable closing them,
just let them gaze gently downward in a neutral state.
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And began to take slow, deep breaths
deeper than you've taken holiday so far.
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Allowing each breath to begin to ease your mind,
your body and your heart.
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Welcome, this is your time
to focus on you
and make yourself your first priority.
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Notice the journey of the breath through your body
weaving through yourselves muscles and joints,
feeling the groundedness and connectedness there.
Allowing that breath to ease
and release any tightness or tension you may be feeling.
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Take notice of any judgements or triggers
that may want to come up.
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Distractions are natural.
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So instead of judging the judgment
take a deeper breath in
and as you breathe out
allow the feeling to drift away gently with your breath.
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As you continue beginning to allow
the settling in of an intention,
based in kindness and assuming good intent,
and having compassion.
Everyone has fear.
Everyone knows uncertainty, and doubt, and self criticism.
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To remember this in times when we have opposing views
feelings or intentions with someone else.
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To remember that we're all human
going through this together.
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And to remember that you are human
and you don't have to be perfect.
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And from this settled, open,
compassionate, and curious space ask yourself,
what is my intention for the rest of the day?
How can I go about it in a way
that's based in those places of kindness and compassion.
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As you sit for the next short while,
allow yourself to be open to hearing
whatever it is your mind, body, and heart need.
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Open yourself up to allowing this intention
to settle into your unconscious
so that your thoughts and your actions can be in alignment.
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As we come to the end of our time together
celebrate this time you spent on your wellbeing.
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And let it inspire the of your day with curiosity
and maybe even a bit of playfulness.
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Now let's take three final deep breaths together,
taking a deep inhale in,
holding it for a bit and exhaling it out.
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And again, an even deeper breath than the one before
feeling it weave in and out of your muscles and yourselves
and exhaling it out.
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Last time, your deepest breath yet sending that oxygen
through your entire body and solidifying this intention.
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And when you're ready,
you can open your eyes.
Thanks for joining me for this meditation.
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