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Intention Setting

My intention for today is to exude Compassion and Acceptance for all those around me.

I will internalize that Compassion and Acceptance for myself because I am 100% perfect exactly the way that I am, right here, right now, in this moment.

I am Enough.

I am so Enough.

Love to all

(Raise your arms up)

I am sending Loving Kindness to all beings on this Earth, especially during these difficult and challenging times.

I wish for all emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual stability, health, strength, and safety.

I am also sending my gifts out to the Universe for all beings, but especially for my family, my friends who are family, friends who are close but not family, and acquaintances and all those who touch my life.

I internalize some of that Loving Kindness, and some of those gifts for myself because I love myself.

I love my beautiful body that carries me strong and steady throughout the day and is so perfectly suited to me.

I love my beautiful mind and intellect that allows me to think things through and to make Wise Choices for both my personal and professional life.

I am Worthy and Deserving of Love!

I am Lovable!

Wish for pain relief

It is my hope that those who are in pain, who are suffering, going through difficulties and struggles will feel relief from their pain, suffering, difficulties, and struggles.

My wish is that they feel my love, and the love of others to relieve their pain, suffering, difficulties, and struggles, even if just a little bit. (You might name people in your life who are really struggling or who have recently experienced loss).

Take the daily offering

I will make the most of this day! I will help others to the best of my abilities, and I will work as quickly and efficiently as possible. I will take in all this day has to offer me and use it for a deeper sense of peace and love, a deeper sense of serenity and joy, and a deeper sense of calm and relaxation!

Identify 3-5 things you are grateful for this morning!

*Finish with about 6 deep breaths in and out while saying I breathe in Positive, Uplifting Energy, and I breathe out Negative, Uncomfortable Energy.

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One way to start the day with positivity is to include some type of meditation practice or intention setting. Several years ago I was asked what my intention was for a massage and honestly, I was thrown by the question and just said, “relaxation?” A few years later it was recommended that I develop a practice of connecting to my spirit guides and intention setting. I started with something basic and over time based on what resonated for me I have added to it. You may want to use some of this as a guide as you develop your practice. I will post my practice in two parts.

*Start with several deep breaths in and out (I do about 5)

Connecting to your body

My head is firmly attached to my body.

I am one.

I am whole.

I will listen to my mind, but I will especially listen to my body as it gives me messages of areas that need my attention.

I will also listen to my body as my trauma memories come to the surface. I will process and work through them so that I may release them forever.

Grounding connection to the earth

(You may want to imagine roots extending from your body and into the earth)

I am firmly rooted and grounded to Mother Earth.

I am stable and balanced as I reach for the sky, the sun, the moon, and the stars. (If you’d like you can raise your arms up)

My Root Chakra is firmly rooted and grounded to Mother Earth and my energy flows up freely and uninhibited.

Up through my spine, throughout my body, out to my extremities, my fingers and toes.

My energy flows freely through my Chakras as my Chakras are open, stable, and balanced.

Connecting to your Spirit Guides

I call on my Spirit Guides, The Wise Ones, The Elders, The Ancient Ones, and the Beautiful Divine Mother Goddess who resides in my being.

I thank them for the guidance they have provided me, and the guidance they continue to provide me.

I thank them for sending me butterflies to remind me that I’m in a continual process of growth and evolution.

I thank them for sending me doves, hummingbirds, and dragonflies, particularly in moments that feel bleak and hopeless. And also in times that feel so overwhelming and challenging.

I thank them for sending these messages of hope to remind me it will be alright, there is hope, things are getting better, and they will continue to get better.

I thank them for these messages of hope and ask that they continue to send messages of hope.

I ask that they continue to send guidance along my journey.

I ask that they continue to assist me in connecting deeper with my intuition so that I may connect with and embrace their guidance more completely.

I ask them to continue assisting me with embracing and presenting to the world the most authentic version of myself.

I welcome your guidance (take two deep breaths and receive their messages).

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Basic Template for Grounding, Intention Setting/Connecting to Spirit Guides (Part 2)