Hello and welcome. We're so grateful you're here. Our meditation will begin shortly after a brief word from our sponsors who make these meditations available for free, for everyone.

Thank you so much for supporting the show. Good morning, beautiful soul. It's Jody. A personal practice that has profoundly shaped my mornings is before I get out of bed, I try to remember

to place my hands on my heart and ask myself, what's my intention for today?

Sometimes my intention is to be gentle with myself.

Other times it's to stay grounded, lovingly focused,

or simply just to pause and breathe throughout my day. Slowing down and setting intentions helps us

and emotions.

It aligns us with our values and helps to bring purpose to each moment.

So let's take this time together to center ourselves and set meaningful intentions for the day ahead.

I hope you enjoy. You're going to be here. Go ahead and settle into a position that's comfortable for you.

Making sure your body is relaxed and alert.

Allowing the rhythm of your breath to lull you deeper into relaxation.

Take a deep breath in, inviting in the new energy of the morning and letting it fill your belly and release your breath.

Take one more deep breath in,

feeling the fresh air go all the way down to your toes

and exhale all the way out. Bring your breathing to its normal rhythm and notice the little tingles of oxygen gently waking up your body.

Breathe. Breathe. Breat.

Now place your hands on your heart, feeling the warmth of your skin,

noticing the drumming of your heartbeat and sink into deep connection to yourself, your heart, your desires,

your self.

breathe.

breathe. Breat. Today I start my day with gratitude.

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