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Hey there, and welcome to Wake Me Up.

I'm your host Tyler as always.

This week, we've been diving into the topic of simplicity. It's a worthwhile idea because it reminds

us to connect to the most important things in our lives. Simplicity is the key to awareness and connection in our otherwise complex world.

It gives us a clear view of what matters most.

And really, simplicity is just an aspect of mindfulness. We all know

that mindfulness can be challenging at times, but after listening to this episode,

I'm sure that you'll feel more grounded and inspired

to let simplicity guide your day and your life.

Before we get started, just take one moment to pause.

Wherever you're at, just stop for a second.

Notice the beauty of a quiet moment, whatever that might look like to you.

Perhaps you enjoy hearing the sounds around you, looking at the sun through your window,

or the sound of silence in your room. Whatever it is, be aware of something that's simple, yet beautiful to you right now.

And then take in a deep breath,

hold at the top,

and exhale.

Let's do that one more time and really enjoy the simplicity of a breath.

Inhale, hold, and release.

Great, now. Great. Now, feel free to go about your morning routine, making your tea or coffee, having a stretch, going for a walk, even journaling if you'd like, whatever it is that you prefer. And while you do that, let's dive deeper into simplicity. Have you ever read a short quote or heard a very simple phrase and thought that's exactly what I needed to hear. Or maybe something happened in your life

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