Daily Meditation: Morning Meditation with Music.

Time: 10 mins.

App: Insight Timer.

After having my morning glass of lukewarm water with half a lemon and a dash of honey, I feel ready to do my morning meditation which can be any kind of meditation - it'll normally depend on the mood I woke up, really. I find this one very helpful for boosting my confidence for the day. It's a sitting meditation with 7 affirmations to guide your intentions for the day which you'll mentally repeat shortly after connecting and watching your in-breath and out-breath. There are two variants of this meditation - one with music and the other without. if I am in the garden (weather permitting) I'd go without music as I like the exterior sounds of the birds and my water feature running (I find it very relaxing, it helps me keep the attention on my breath when my mind wonders off).

The affirmations serves you as guide for setting your daily intentions, they are:

1 - I plan but I remain flexible, open for the surprises that are in store for me. I try to say 'yes' as often as possible.

2 - I cultivate patience, in doing so, I also cultivate self-confidence.

3 - I welcome the opportunities to step outside my comfortable zone and I do not let myself to be guided by fear.

4 - I love myself unconditionally because it's essential to my happiness I love the person who I am and I do not need other people's approval to love myself fully.

5. I'm going to drink water, eat fruit and vegetables, walk, take the stairs, excise, today I'm giving love to my body.

6. I give everywhere I go even if it is a smile, a compliment, my fully attention. Listening is the best gift I can give to those around me.

7. I try to be impeccable with my words, and speak only to spread positivity. It's counterproductive to speak against myself or against others.

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Part of Meditation Journal.