Good morning. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, it's mid-November, and I'm willing to bet your mind is already spinning with everything on your plate. Holiday planning, work deadlines, that nagging worry about time slipping away. Before your day pulls you in a hundred directions, let's take just a few minutes to build a foundation of peace and clarity that'll actually stick with you. This is what Mindful Mornings is all about.

So find yourself in a comfortable seat, somewhere you won't be interrupted for the next few minutes. Your kitchen table, your bed, a park bench—anywhere feels right. Feel your body settling into whatever's beneath you. There's no perfect posture here; we're not auditioning for a yoga commercial. Just upright enough that you feel alert and grounded.

Now, let's start with something I call the Three-Count Breath, and it's going to be your anchor for the day. Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of four, imagining you're drawing in all the calm and clarity you need. Hold it for a count of four, letting that freshness settle into your body like morning light filtering through a window. Then exhale through your mouth for a count of four, releasing tension like leaves drifting down a stream. Do this with me. Breathe in, two, three, four. Hold, two, three, four. Out, two, three, four. Good. Let's do that two more times at your own pace.

Here's the magic part—with each breath, I want you to notice something. What do you feel? Maybe it's the cool air entering your nostrils or the slight expansion of your chest. Maybe your shoulders drop a little. Don't judge it; just notice. This is you gathering clarity. This is your mind saying, "I'm here now, and that's enough."

Continue this breathing for one more minute on your own. And as you breathe, imagine that each exhale is carrying away one small worry, one distraction, one piece of clutter that doesn't need to live in your head today. You're making space. Real, actual space for what matters.

As we close, take one final deep breath together. Slowly open your awareness to the sounds around you, the room you're in, and when you're ready, gently open your eyes. You've just planted seeds of peace and clarity. Carry that feeling with you—back to it whenever you need it.

Thank you so much for spending these minutes with me on Mindful Mornings: Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. If this resonated with you, please subscribe and share this with someone who needs it. I'll see you tomorrow morning. Take care of yourself.

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