Welcome,
Friends,
To another mindful moment.
Let's go ahead and settle in.
Connect to our breath and relax into the body.
Your eyes can remain open if this is a mindful moment of pause and reflection,
Or close your eyes if you're using this for a guided meditation.
Today we are going to acknowledge how far we've come in life.
Looking into the future,
We forget to be in the moment.
We forget to recognize the progress that we've made.
Even if you are in a challenging space,
I guarantee you,
You've still come a long way.
It's easy to think of what we haven't done yet,
Or what we have yet to accomplish,
What we should be doing,
Or what things are supposed to look like.
But our empowerment comes from this moment,
Embracing and accepting this moment.
Can you allow yourself some credit?
Can you quiet the voice that says you should be in a different place?
Just look briefly to the past,
Six months,
A year,
Five years.
There is no doubt that you are a different person today.
On your next inhale,
Let's offer gratitude and recognition for who we are in this moment.
We often affix state on the future and ruminate on the past,
Neither of which actually exist.
But we can use them briefly as a reference for our journey.
Imagine taking a moment to rest during a mountain hike.
We pause to see how far we've come.
We enjoy the view and marvel at our progress.
Yes,
It's true,
We can also look ahead and see the path before us,
But let's not stay there.
Let's appreciate the hard work,
Dedication,
And all the learning thus far.
Enjoy the view.
It's spectacular.
You've come a long way,
Baby.
You've experienced so much change.
So many transitions.
And still,
You are growing.
And you are doing the best you can.
There is even more expanding,
Exploring,
And evolving yet to come.
And it will all happen in its aligned time.
You are exactly where you are.
There is no mistake.
Let's inhale some self-appreciation and love.
And exhale all expectation.
And one more time,
Let us inhale self-respect and acceptance.
And exhale pressure and judgment.
Can you allow yourself to feel your progress?
Can you share a smile in recognition of all of your work?
You are doing great.
You are doing so great.
Feel into this moment and your progress.
It is perfect for you.
We will continue our path up the mountain of life one step at a time.
And along the journey,
May you remember to pause and acknowledge your progress.
And also to enjoy the view.
This is your journey.
As you go about your day,
May you pause and remember and appreciate all the work that it took you to get to this point.
Walking with you and savoring this moment with love from my heart to yours.
