Our lives are busy, hectic and full of stress. There are days when you just feel like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and nothing seems to go as planned. What if you can start your day in a peaceful and mindful way before embarking on your day? What if this was the key to your happiness and how to deal with life’s stress?
Each and everyday we experience things that are both good and bad. However, it’s our reaction to these things that can change our perspective. If you start every day by diving into being positive from within, you’re going to notice a big shift in what you see around you. Learn to start doing meditation first thing every morning and it makes a huge difference in your day.
Here is a short dialogue to start with. First, set an intention for your day :
- Say, “I am grateful for this day. As I begin a new day, I dwell in gratitude and ask for divine guidance.”
- Now, set your intention for the day. What do you want to do today? And, more importantly, how do you want to feel for the day? (Happy, productive, healthy, energetic, calm…?) State your intention out loud: “I intend_____________________________.”
- What do you choose to let go of as you begin this brand new day? (Guilt, feelings of unworthiness, worry, doubt, anger…?) Say out loud what baggage you are leaving behind, starting in this moment: “I am letting go of _______________________.”
- Open your eyes to the room, ready to start your day.
- Depending on the intention that I’ve set for the day, I’ll usually choose a mantra from the book A Course in Miraclesthat I’ll carry with me throughout the day. For example, if I have a negative feeling toward someone, I might use, “Love holds no grievances.” Or, if my intention for the day is simply to be productive and joyful, I’ll repeat to myself, “My happiness and my function here are one.”
If you have some time, go to this link for a quick 3 minute meditation to start your morning off right !
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-23116/3-minute-mindful-practice-to-start-your-day.html