Hey there, I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. It's Friday morning, November 21st, and I'm willing to bet that somewhere between your coffee and your inbox, your shoulders have already crept up to your ears like they're trying to protect you from the day. I see you. That's exactly why we're together right now, and I'm genuinely happy you've carved out this time for yourself.

Let's settle in somewhere comfortable. You might be on your couch, at your desk, or even in your car during a lunch break. Wherever you are, just notice it. Feel your body making contact with the chair or ground beneath you. There's no performance here, no perfect way to sit. Just you, here, now.

Now, let's find our breath. Not by forcing it or controlling it, but like you're noticing an old friend you haven't paid attention to in a while. Breathe naturally for just a moment. No changes needed yet. Just notice.

Here's what we're going to do together. I want you to imagine your breath as a gentle wave moving in and out. On your inhale, imagine that wave rolling onto the shore, bringing with it a sense of calm and spaciousness. Feel that coolness as it enters through your nose, filling your lungs like a beach welcoming the tide. Your shoulders might drop a little. That's exactly right.

Now, as you exhale, imagine that same wave rolling back out to sea, carrying with it any tension, any worry, any thought that's been nagging at you all morning. Let it go. There's no rush. Your exhale is twice as long as your inhale if you can manage it. Breathe in for a count of four, and out for a count of six. In through the nose, out through the mouth if that feels natural.

Let's do this together. Five more breaths. In for four. Out for six. Feel that wave moving through your entire body now, from the crown of your head down to your fingertips. Each breath is a little reminder that you're safe. You're here. You're okay.

And as we finish, notice how different your body feels. That tightness you walked in with? It's already softer. This is what breathing does when we actually pay attention to it.

Take this practice with you today. When you feel that afternoon stress creeping in, remember your wave. Just three breaths. That's all it takes.

Thank you so much for listening to Mindful Moments: Daily Breathing Exercises for Relaxation. Please subscribe so you never miss a moment of calm. I'll be back tomorrow, and I can't wait to breathe with you again.

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