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mindfulness · 9 min

morning calm

use this meditation to start your day with a sense of peace

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Press start. This is a quiet space — no music, no ads, just a voice and some room to breathe.

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About this practice

use this meditation to start your day with a sense of peace A guided session of about 9 minutes, suited to all levels. Nothing is recorded and no account is needed.

What happens, minute by minute

  1. 0:00Gently sit or lie down. Close your eyes.
  2. 0:01Take a deep breath in. Hold it for a moment.
  3. 0:04Exhale slowly. Let out all the tension.
  4. 0:07Notice the rhythm of your breath. Feel it fill your lungs.
  5. 0:12As you breathe in, imagine lightness filling your body.
  6. 0:19As you breathe out, let go of any worries.
  7. 0:28Focus on the sound of your breath. Let it be your anchor.
  8. 0:39Now, bring to mind a quiet place you know well.
  9. 0:52Feel the comfort of that place around you.
  10. 1:07If you hear a noise, let it pass. Return to your breath.
  11. 1:24Imagine a warm, gentle sun rising in the distance.
  12. 1:43Feel its rays warming your face, your body.
  13. 2:04With each breath, let yourself become more relaxed.
  14. 2:27In this quiet, you can set intentions for the day.
  15. 2:52What do you want to focus on today?
  16. 3:19Keep your focus on your breath, your intentions.
  17. 3:48When you're ready, slowly open your eyes.
  18. 4:19 Wiggle your fingers and toes. Feel the energy return.
  19. 4:52Thank yourself for this moment of peace.
  20. 5:27Gently return to your day, ready to face it with calm.
  21. 6:04You did well. You are calm and ready.
  22. 6:43Take one more deep breath in.
  23. 7:24Exhale, and let it all go.
  24. 8:07You are at peace.
  25. 8:52Thank you for meditating with me.
  26. 9:39You are now ready to face the day.
  27. 10:28Goodbye.

Meditation is a practice, not a treatment. If you are dealing with ongoing distress, please also reach out to a professional.

If this one is not quite right, try Meditation for tired eyes: 3-minute gratitude, Softening meditation for contentment (10 min) or Irritability: 3-minute grounding meditation.