This is episode 1,985 of the Daily Meditation Podcast.

I'm Mary Meckley and welcome to day two of our series on Hope.

And in today's day two of our series on hope.

And in today's episode, you will discover

an affirmation you can take into your meditation

and into your day.

Repeat it in the morning when you wake up and at some point throughout your day.

Maybe when you're having your midday break, repeat it at night before you go to bed.

This series is being recorded as we are experiencing a global pandemic with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

And as you consider, oh, that's going on around you, the sensationalized news stories, but sometimes they're not

so sensationalized because the fact is a pandemic is frightening people are

experiencing tremendous upheaval in their lives right now,

whether economically, health-wise,

with relationships, and we're not really sure what to expect during or after this pandemic.

The most important thing you can do for yourself is to show up daily and create some safety. Allow yourself to create a safe

inner haven as you meditate. As you're seated in a special place where

you're not likely to be interrupted even though you may have lots of people around you now since we're all isolating

for the most part together you might even be isolating by yourself.

Find someplace that inspires you, that gives you a sense of hope.

And if you don't see that around you,

create it with maybe a photo that inspires you, or listen to some soft music or light a

candle, just something that will keep you hopeful and inspired as you create a safe haven for yourself.

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