If you're about to walk into a space and you can already feel the noise,
The opinions,
The emotions,
The history,
This is a moment to come back to yourself first.
You don't need to harden.
You don't need to prepare to perform.
You don't need to take on anything.
This is about entering as you.
Open,
Steady,
And clear.
If it feels okay,
Pause.
Place one hand on your heart or chest or feel your feet on the ground.
Begin with a gentle breath in through your nose for four,
And if it feels good,
Out through your mouth or nose for four.
Again,
Inhaling for four,
Exhaling for four.
Let the breath settle you into your body.
Before we enter shared spaces,
There's often an energy already present.
Opinions,
Emotions,
Expectations,
You don't need to match that.
You don't need to carry it.
With the next breath,
Quietly notice.
Inhale,
I arrive in myself.
Exhale,
I stay in my own voice.
Inhale,
I arrive in myself.
Exhale,
I stay in my own voice.
Continue breathing at a pace that works for you.
Inhale,
I stay steady.
Exhale,
I release the collective noise.
Inhale,
I stay steady.
Exhale,
I release the collective noise.
You can listen without absorbing.
You can connect without competing.
Keep the breath steady.
Inhale,
I lead with love.
Exhale,
I respond,
Not react.
Inhale,
I leave with love.
Exhale,
I respond,
Not react.
You're allowed to enter spaces grounded,
Open,
And clear.
Take one final breath in for four,
And let it land for four.
And when you're ready to move forward,
Carrying your own steadiness with you.
You can return to this anytime before being with others.
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Together we rise.