Today, start the day by letting go of all expectations. When you notice your mind wanting to predict something or make an assumption, take a deep breath and release that thought. Imagine clearing the slate on today’s possibilities and bringing an attitude of hope with you in every situation. What if nothing turned out the … Read more
Today, take 5 minutes to meditate on peace. Simply close your eyes and relax your body. As you breathe in, silently repeat the word “peace.” As you breathe out, silently repeat the word, “stress,” or “control,” or “anger,” or “fear.” Insert any feeling on your exhalation that seems to be obstructing your inner peace. As … Read more
Today, before beginning an important task, pause to set a specific intention for this task. Decide what you would like to bring to this experience and what you would like to receive from it. Identify how you would like to feel upon completion of this task, then mindfully begin it.
Today, take a moment to open your mind around a fear you have. Close your eyes and listen to your thoughts for a moment. Recognize the fear, the judgement, and the resistance in your thoughts. Allow your mind to play these thoughts out for a moment and then practice clearing these thoughts, one at a … Read more
Today, pause to center yourself before taking action on something. Imagine that when you feel scattered, your energy is also scattered: in the past, in the future, in your worries, in your plans, and with other people you are thinking about. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and imagine gathering up all of your … Read more
Today, take 5 minutes to breathe and practice receiving your in-breath. Close your eyes and relax your body. As you breathe in, feel your body receiving oxygen and fresh energy. Imagine your cells lighting up and energizing as they receive this breath. You can imagine the breath to be a white light that fills your … Read more