Morning Meditation for Women

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a moment to check in, And let yourself find calm, So, just breathe in peace, And let the tension be gone. PAUSE It’s no secret that we all, Sometimes struggle with a substance. We try to stay away, And yet, it feels like an injustice. PAUSE And sometimes that one substance, Such as cigarettes, food, or booze, Can overtake our lives, And make us feel like fools. PAUSE So, breathe in deep, And open up, To the truth inside of you. Accepting the issue Is the first step, To healing through and through. PAUSE And, as you breathe, Remember this: No substance has control. It’s you who is the shepherd Of your beautiful soul. PAUSE So, take a minute and forgive– Let go of criticizing yourself. Regardless of your addiction, This will help restore your mental health. For the more we beat ourselves up, The harder it is to stop, That addicting substance rears its head, And keeps us on the run. PAUSE So, take back your power, And give yourself a voice. And if you decide to use the substance, Stay strong and make it your choice. PAUSE And, remember now,  You’re not a failure, But a fragile, beautiful being, Who is perfectly imperfect, And knowing that, Is truly freeing. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it’s Katie and I’m here for a mid-month check in. How are you? How’s your month coming along? How’s your mental health?  We’re well into Mental Health Awareness Month and I hope you’ve really been enjoying all the bonus and guest meditations we’ve been providing across the network. The team and I have been working hard to make sure you have a wide variety of meditations and voices to support you!  I’m sharing honestly today about why we need to “slow down to speed up” and what that’s actually looked like for me this month (single mommying with hubs out of town, end of school extra activities and moving!). It ain’t been pretty y'all.  But I’m sharing because we all have these heavy seasons and I’ll walk you through what worked for me to lighten the load and helped me slow down, all in the name of preserving my mental health.  I also share a poem/meditation I wrote recently called “A Million Little Reasons” that I hope really speaks to your heart.  ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1) Tuesday, May 21 is World Meditation Day! We’re celebrating with a special “World Meditation Day Meditation” going live on all our podcasts. Come meditate with us!  2) FREE MASTERCLASS: On June 18 at 1pm est, I’ll be co-hosting a Live Masterclass with my friend JJ Flizanes called “The Roadmap to Emotional Healing.” You can find out more and sign up for free here:  http://jjflizanes.com/wmn Lastly, if you’re enjoying our meditations, we would be so grateful for your rating and reviews on Apple Podcasts! It always helps others just like you find us easily.  Thank you so much for listening and I love you!  Katie  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Gather your thoughts, and let them fall away, leaving you with a peaceful mind and heart. PAUSE Breathe, and let your mind stay soft and clear. PAUSE Sometimes, we feel bad about ourselves. worse than makes sense to our rational mind. The feelings we have  are intense and more  than we can understand. When that happens, we’re dealing with shame. PAUSE So, scan your body. and ask yourself, Are there any parts of my body  that I feel ashamed of? If the answer is “yes,” imagine putting a little, red heart on that body part, and blowing it a kiss of love. PAUSE Now, scan your mind, that beautiful brain of yours. and if you come across  any thoughts that bring shame, put a loving heart sticker on them, and blow them a kiss. PAUSE Now, take a minute, and scan your heart or any hurts, deep hurts. And if you find some, put a red, loving heart sticker on them, and blow them a kiss. PAUSE Breathe now. Just breathe. And imagine Those painful thoughts and hurts being pulled out of you and forming  a dandelion– a fluffy, white dandelion. PAUSE Now, blow the dandelion. Blow away the shame. Let it disappear into the sky. And remember, the antidote to shame is love. So, keep your  little, red heart stickers with you every day, always, and heal your shame. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a slow, filling breath, Let it sink in deep. And, allow yourself to focus, letting the tension release. PAUSE Stay with those feelings, As they dissipate your stress, And leave you open and aware Of what you want to express. PAUSE There are times in life, When our grief is like a slide, It sends mood downward, And it feels like an endless ride. PAUSE It opens a pit in your core, With pain you want to kill. You try everything to suppress it, But the pain comes back still. PAUSE Grief is a feeling  That finds you when you hide, Then sends you spiraling, Farther down the slide. PAUSE So, breathe very deep. Go ahead and scream and cry. Let out all the pain That keeps lurking inside. PAUSE For it will pause eventually, And give you peace, And you’ll feel a bit better, When you let these emotions release. PAUSE So, when you’re on the grief slide, Whizzing down fast, Imagine grabbing hold of the sides, Until the feelings pass. Then visualize, if you can, Inching back up the slide, Getting to the top, Where you started the ride. And give yourself a break, Or maybe a pat on the back, No matter where you climb to, You’ve made progress–that’s a fact. PAUSE And the next time your grief, Pries open your core, And you’re compelled to fill it With something more. Imagine your hands, Holding onto each side, And pushing yourself back up To the top of the slide. PAUSE Then breathe. And breathe. And breathe. PAUSE Just give yourself space and know, This how you handle your grief, And that in time, it will pass, And bring you relief. Blessings. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Drop your shoulders, mama, And release the remains of the day. The littles are finally sleeping, It’s your turn to exhale it away. LONG PAUSE… Your mind may be spinning, With all that’s left to do. But your body’s simply wanting, To deeply relax and renew.  PAUSE… This job that you are doing, Of caring for someone so young, Stretches you in every way, Often unseen and unsung. PAUSE… It’s okay if you lost it,  It’s okay if you messed up.  Surrender yourself to sleep now,  And let deep rest fill your cup.  PAUSE… Breathe in deeply, And feel everything clear.  Breathe out fully, Let it all disappear.  LONG PAUSE… Fill your lungs with oxygen, As you breathe in real deep. Let it clear away the heaviness, And gently lull you to sleep.  PAUSE… You hold so much upon you, And expect so much of yourself. So extract all that troubles you, And set it aside on the shelf.  PAUSE… All those worries are pointless, They don’t exist in the now.  All those fears that drive them, You don’t have to allow.  PAUSE… So breathe in peace and breathe out stress, Let the slow rhythm calm.  There’s nothing for you to hold tonight, You’re so much more than mom.  PAUSE… Breathe in deeply, And feel everything clear.  Breathe out fully, Let it all disappear.  LONG PAUSE… The kids are down and so are you, Let love float all through the night.  May it replenish and rejuvenate, So you’ll wake with peaceful delight.  LONG PAUSE… Namaste, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Breathe, and let the breath find all the tension in your body. Let your float through the tension,  relaxing you. PAUSE Keep breathing deeply and relaxing, becoming aware of the stress and tension easing in your body. PAUSE Take a deep breath, and let your mind acknowledge that there are times when you feel anger. It’s okay. PAUSE So, take a moment, and visualize the color red. As you see the color, breathe. Breathe and become aware of the color red in you. Is it in your core? Your abdomen? Your head? Or, somewhere else? PAUSE Now, give yourself a moment, and acknowledge how those parts of your body feel. Do they hurt? Are they tense? Do they feel numb? Allow yourself permission to observe without judgment. PAUSE Now, take a deep breath, and let yourself take in the idea of red as anger. Yes, anger can mean mad, and that can affect your body, mind, and soul. Anger can also mean threatened, and that can affect your body, mind, and soul. Anger can mean inflamed, and can affect your, your body, mind, and soul. PAUSE Now, pause for a minute, And imagine a glass pitcher Filled with crystalline water. Pure, clear, healing water. Now, imagine that water pouring over and bathing the redness. Cooling it. Soothing it. Letting it go. PAUSE Now, breathe. Breathe, And feel the relaxation and peace That the cool water brings. And, as you do,  Remember, anger is an important emotion. It’s a signal that you may want to acknowledge in a healthy way. It’s also an emotion you have the power to control. Just remember your cool, calming water. Now, and always. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hey, it’s Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It’ll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it’s like to be a PREMIUM member. If you’d like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that’s over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Breathe… And let it all go.  All those worries about the hard. All those fears of what’s in front of you. PAUSE… You can do hard things.  It’s one of the things that make you great. PAUSE… Your ability to face the hard, And walk through it, Transforms you, And strengthens you, From the inside out.  There’s a burning inside of you. A candle of wisdom, That knows your greatness.  Knows you have no limits.  PAUSE… It burns infinitely, Through rainstorms, And droughts. Through confidence, And doubts.  PAUSE… Feel it burning now, Brighter and brighter, As you surrender to the truth:  You can do hard things.  LONG PAUSE… Namaste, Beautiful  💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors   💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Give yourself permission To just let go for a few minutes– To relax and regroup– To just unwind. PAUSE Breathe, and let any distracting thoughts, Evaporate into the air,  Leaving you open and tranquil, And free from cares. PAUSE Anxiety is that emotion That can throw you off your game. It’s like a rodeo horse, That you hold onto, But that finally kicks you off. PAUSE It can knit knot after knot In your core, Flush you with heat, Send your heart racing, And even make you Feel sick to your stomach. PAUSE So, breathe. Breathe deep into your core. Lift your arms, And expand your chest, So more calming, relaxing air, Fills your being. PAUSE Now, imagine, if you can, Visualizing that anxiety. What color is it? Does it have a human image, Or something else. Whatever form it takes, Visualize it in front of you. PAUSE Take a deep breath, And look straight at your anxiety. And, as you do, Hear the words, “I accept you”  Whispered in your ear. Let the words repeat. Then breathe again. PAUSE Now, look again at your anxiety. Has it changed any? And, as you look at your anxiety, Hear the words, “I love myself with or without you,”  Whispered in your ear. Let the words repeat. Then breathe again. PAUSE Now, look again at your anxiety. Has it changed any? And, as you look at your anxiety, Hear the words, “I trust the Universe to work things out,”  Whispered in your ear. Let the words repeat. Then breathe again. PAUSE Now, breathe in and out, Until your core is light, And filled with relaxing air. And, as you start your day, Remember this to deal with your anxiety: I breathe. I accept. I love. I trust. They will be with you, any time you need them. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Let your body ease into a deep, comfortable relaxation. Allow yourself to just sit with it. PAUSE Now, take a deep breath. and, as you breathe, feel the relaxation, unfold throughout you. Just enjoy the feeling. PAUSE As you go through life,  there are times when you just feel down. It happens to everyone. PAUSE So, take a moment, and visualize one of those times like you were a distant observer. Simply observe. Avoid judging yourself. PAUSE As you observe this time, in your life, thoughts may arise. Stay centered, and again, just acknowledge them and avoid judgment. PAUSE Now, take a deep breath, and let yourself be  bathed in gratitude. Gratitude for your strength. Gratitude for your healing. Gratitude for where you are now, or for the path you're following. Hold onto the gratitude. PAUSE Breathe.  And allow yourself to feel your body. Then, imagine letting yourself be healed by gratitude. How does it feel when  bathed in  and healed with gratitude? Capture a snapshot  of that feeling in your body, and hold onto it. PAUSE Now, return to your awareness to the present. And, as you do, open some mental and emotional space for self-compassion. Let yourself express some love and compassion to you! And, as you feel that love and compassion, give thanks for them, for they are yours anytime you need them, anytime you feel down. Now and always. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium To all of you mothers,  Whose babies are new, Who sleeplessly hold your sweet ones. May you find rest, And know in your soul, You can handle whatever comes.  PAUSE To all of you moms,  Who have little kids, Whose values you’re trying to mold.  I know it is heavy, But Divine is right here, Helping you to carry the load.  PAUSE To all of you mothers,  Deep in the teens, Doing your best to survive. Keep showing up, As the mother they need, And watch as they thrive. PAUSE To all of you mamas, Whose kids are grown up, Carving out paths all alone. It can be tough, As you learn to let go,  And let them live lives of their own.  PAUSE To all of you souls, Who have said goodbye, To your mother whose time had come. That hole will remain, Inside of you, Grief braids itself in who you become.  PAUSE Breathe and relax, I deeply honor you.  Breathe and sink in, To your motherly truth. LONG PAUSE Feel your motherly essence,  Swirl with the past, With the women who’ve mothered your soul.  Let it surround you, As you mother your own, Beautiful mama, you are whole.  LONG PAUSE There is sweet comfort, Knowing there is, An invisible, unspoken bond. Between all us moms,  Who won’t judge or pry, We’ll do anything to bring calm.  PAUSE So imagine your kids,  And your mother too, And all of the mamas around.  We’re connected with love, That moves mountains, The magic is truly profound.  PAUSE Dear mama, I wish, For you to feel me, When I say I truly love you. I honor your soul, And on this Mother’s Day, May you feel loved and full.  Namaste, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a deep breath, and in the back of your mind, hear a gentle drum beating softly. PAUSE As you listen to the drum, let it lull you into relaxation. let it calm you. let it find your internal rhythm, and align with it. PAUSE And, now imagine as the drum beats, a pearl white buffalo appears in the distance. It’s misty, ethereal, and magical in its beauty. PAUSE Take a deep breath, and as you exhale, see if you can visualize the buffalo transforming into a woman. A woman with dark hair and eyes, and draped in white buffalo robes. PAUSE When she approaches you, she reaches out and touches your forehead. As her fingers alight on you, visions of ancestors  sweep through your mind. in a single second, visions of the most important women in your life now and before, are there with you. PAUSE Draw in a deep breath of gratitude as the White Buffalo Calf Woman connects your past to your present. PAUSE The White Buffalo Calf Woman begins to fade into the distance. But before she goes, she gifts you with an ethereal pipe, a sacred pipe of peace and unity. PAUSE And, as she disappears into the mist, you hold the ethereal pipe and pray, knowing that forever more, you are connected to all things, and all things are connected to you. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a moment to connect to yourself, to feel the seen and unseen parts of you. to know your consciousness and simultaneous awareness of past, present, and future. PAUSE Breathe in deeply, And let your breath bring life to all  parts of you being. PAUSE Breathe in again, and as you do, imagine being in the presence of Mother Mary. PAUSE As you draw close, her aura envelopes you with pure, unconditional love, the love of a Universal Mother. PAUSE Take a moment  and bask in the love. Feel her unbounded compassion for you. For all. Feel her nurturing your soul. Feel her healing embrace of you. Let it infuse you. PAUSE As she enfolds you in her essence, your own Inner Mother is awakened. That part of you loves you. That part of you that takes care of you. That part of you that sometimes, you ignore. With Mother Mary’s touch, it is alive and flowing through you. PAUSE So, take a moment and breathe deeply, and as you do, let a prayer come to you, a prayer of gratitude for your Inner mother. Thank Mother Mary. Thank your Inner Mother. PAUSE And, as your awareness returns to the now, Remember that the essence of Mother Mary Is all around and in you. You are blessed with your own Inner Mother, Forever and ever. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Breathe.  And, with each inhalation, visualize a peaceful, powerful life force breathing into you. PAUSE Keep breathing. And center yourself with this peaceful, powerful energy settling in your core, and radiating outward. PAUSE As you continue breathing, allow yourself to see an image of a beautiful woman with flowing white robes. She is seated on a pink lotus, with an elephant by her side,  and you notice a jar of pure water in one hand,  and in the other, the single branch of a willow tree. PAUSE Her goddess energy looms in the air. Let yourself connect with it. Her serenity embraces you. Let yourself feel that serenity. Her mercy touches you. Let yourself feel that mercy. PAUSE Without saying a word, she tells you  she is Kwan Yin. PAUSE After a moment, Kwan Yin reaches out with her graceful hand and touches your heart with the willow branch. A flash of openness sweeps through you, And like the willow branch, You have been flexible. In life, you have bent, and you have not broken, no matter how hard the challenge. PAUSE In that moment, you take a deep breath, knowing that this goddess sees you, really sees you. And that she shares her boundless empathy with you. How are you feeling? Reflect on knowing this goddess sees you, knows your pains, and loves you Endlessly. PAUSE After a moment, Kwan Yin bows to you, and vanishes into  the softness of the air. PAUSE So, take a moment and breathe deeply, and as you do, bring those feelings into your present. Bring the awareness that you are loved endlessly into your being. And hold it there, as you move into this day, and all other days of your life. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Allow your mind to quiet and still the voice in your head. then let your body relax Sink deeply into your bed. LONG PAUSE Let the stillness take over as you go deep inside, with tension dissolving and peace as your guide. LONG PAUSE Follow the peace as it spreads from head to toe, relaxing your shoulders and your back, your body as a whole. LONG PAUSE Now, envision a rosebud, straight and tall, waiting to blossom with its red velvet petals.  PAUSE The rosebud travels deep to your inner garden; it reaches the heart where it wants to get started. PAUSE Slowly, the petals peek out, just a little at first, until the rose opens with a splendid burst. PAUSE Love cascades in your heart, when the rose bursts forth. You can feel it growing in your body all the way through your core. PAUSE You notice your skin takes on the fragrance of rose, and the feeling of love supports your repose. PAUSE And, intuitively, you know that if you touch someone’s hand you’ll transfer the love and feel it expand. PAUSE And then before your eyes, a purple aster blooms and journeys to your heart bringing faith and wisdom. PAUSE And from the aster’s center wisdom and faith are released, and a sense of trusting yourself more comes on with some peace. PAUSE So, take a few minutes and dive deeply inward, you hear “I trust myself” coming to you as a whisper. PAUSE Now, recognize   the flowers of love and faith, and notice a daffodil appears  gifting you with more traits. PAUSE Yellow daffodils shine light on what is the truth. They also bring forgiveness which can be freeing to you. PAUSE So the daffodil lights up the heart with what is honest and real and cozies up to the rose and aster creating an inner garden you feel. PAUSE So in a moment, the truth of your life becomes clear, and with love, you forgive mistakes and let go with no fear. PAUSE Now, white edelweiss joins in, filling up some heart spaces;  it’s a flower of courage  and not found in many places. PAUSE As it blooms, you know you’ve been a tower of courage, and you thank the edelweiss and let go of any worry. PAUSE You pause for a moment, gazing at the garden of your heart feeling the power of the flowers and what they impart. PAUSE Then, a marigold appears with orange petals in layers sparking creativity in you that you want to share. PAUSE In your mind’s eye, there’s a painting you paint, the colors swirl together and ignite your creativity  once again. PAUSE Then a rose in a yellow  that blossoms quite fair Fills your heart with joy, and then some to spare. PAUSE And it’s followed by a lily with peace in its aura bestowing its calm which, of course, you adore. PAUSE Now, your heart is healing with a rich flower bouquet that shares its gifts to ensure  you’re more than okay. PAUSE And with gratitude abounding, you wrap up your bouquet, you know it’s there blossoming and ready for you, any day. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Breathe in and let yourself deeply relax. Feel yourself  letting go of stress, letting go of tension, and just completely relaxing. PAUSE Now, see if you can imagine, walking along the beach, in the pre-dawn hours, with the moon, Mother Luna, still shining her light on the waves and sand. PAUSE And, as you walk along the shore, you feel a sense of protection coming from the moon, as she lights your way. PAUSE You continue on your walk, and with each step, you feel more connected to your emotions. What are you feeling? Give yourself permission to feel the emotions, knowing that Mother Luna will protect you. PAUSE Now, take a deep breath, and continue walking  along the shore. PAUSE After a moment, you feel your third eye opening, and the light of the moon entering it. As the moonlight enters, visions come to you, intuitive visions of beautiful things  coming your way. Take a moment, and let those visions unfold. PAUSE Now, take a deep breath. Relax. And continue on your walk. PAUSE And, as your walking, pause.  And gaze up at Mother Luna, who seems to smile upon you with infinite love. Your gaze fills with love in return. PAUSE You continue gazing at the moon, as she graciously fades her light, so her brother, the sun, can light the day. But as you move on into your day, you feel gratitude for Mother Luna’s  Protection, Guidance, And Love. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium “I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.” Maya Angelou. Come inside,  And find your breath. PAUSE… Find your rhythm, And find your center.  LONG PAUSE… You are resilient.   You have everything within you, To get back up, Even after the most devastating failures, The darkest seasons, The heaviest burdens. PAUSE… You are so much stronger than you can comprehend. PAUSE… And your resilience through life, Changes you, Evolves you, And strengthens you even more.  LONG PAUSE… There’s a spring of strength, Deep inside of you. Constantly flowing fresh ideas, Hope, And determination, To the surface. PAUSE… It will never run out, It will never cease. No matter how low you feel, You can always tap into this spring. It nourishes you with resilience.  PAUSE… So breathe in, And feel the springs within you flow. Feel it fill your entire body, Mind, And spirit, With resilience.  PAUSE… Namaste, Beautiful  💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors   💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Center yourself,  breathing in deep, purifying air, air that opens and cleanses you. PAUSE Keep breathing, and let your breath lift you high up to that place where creativity and imagination, spirituality and love all come together. PAUSE And while in this place, see if you can imagine, sitting on a bench, with a diminutive woman seated next to you– a woman dressed humbly with a simple blue and white head covering a gown. PAUSE She turns to you, looking you in the eyes, and simply says, “Listen.” Then, she is silent. PAUSE For many moments, you and the nun listen to the silence, the pure, peaceful silence. And it feels comfortable. PAUSE After a moment, the nun turns toward you. She reaches out and takes your hands in hers, then speaks. “All children deserve to be cared for.” “All children deserve to be loved.” “All children deserve compassion.” PAUSE Another long pause ensues, and then the nun rises from the bench and begins walking away. You take a deep breath, and as you do, she turns back to you. “You, Child, deserve to be cared for. You, Child, deserve to be loved. You, Child, deserve compassion. Give those to yourself.” Then, she is gone. PAUSE You draw in another deep breath, feeling the essence of her words, touching you from the inside. You hold onto her words. PAUSE And as this day, and all days going forward begin, you say those words to yourself, reminding yourself that you are a Child  who is worthy of all. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Breathe, and let your shoulders sink, your chest open up, and your mind let go. PAUSE And, as you’re breathing, see if you can imagine, finding yourself  in the heart of a forest– a lush, green forest, filled with amazing  sights, sounds, and smells. PAUSE You see the canopy  of tall trees above you. You hear the songs of birds, and the rustle of leaves, as rabbits and squirrels scurry. And you smell the woody mist of the forest. PAUSE Now, imagine if you can, hearing a deep rustling noise from a tall, proud tree,  And, as you gaze at the tree, a woman appears from the trunk. PAUSE The woman is stunning, with hair that flows  in blue-greens like the ocean, and bright green leaves trimmed in velvety green moss draping her. PAUSE Now, as the woman approaches, allow yourself  to see this woman in all her natural beauty. Notice trees bowing to her, and animals of the forest following her like a train. PAUSE As she draws closer, you see the image  of the earth as her belly, and you realize, she is Mother Earth. PAUSE Mother Earth reaches out to embrace you, and as she wraps her arms around you, there is an instant knowledge and connection to all the natural world.  PAUSE You feel the waves of the ocean rolling in and around you. You feel the strength of all trees taking root in your core. You feel the power of the mountains bolstering you. And, you feel the love of all that’s natural running through you. PAUSE Mother Nature steps back, and smiles at you. And with a wave of her hand, the mighty tree she came from opens up and enfolds her. And, as she fades  back into the natural world, a part of her lives in you. You are connected  to all that is natural, to all that is Earth to all born of Mother Earth. NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium I walk out of their room, The littles are finally asleep.  My day isn’t quite over yet, I feel a need so deep.  PAUSE I push our door open, And take a hopeful glance, I already know what I’ll see, Still I’m hoping there’s a chance.  PAUSE Will you glance up from your screen, Locking eyes with mine in need? I wait for a few moments… Nothing…despite my silent plead.  PAUSE Disappointment fills my heart, Loneliness carves a hole.  I can’t tell you how many times, I have felt invisible.  LONG PAUSE I don’t need the world to see me, I already know who I am.  But when you look right past me, It crushes me paper thin.  PAUSE I often feel like I’m holding, Everything we hold dear.  Juggling, pushing and getting it done, While you’re anywhere but here.  PAUSE At times, you stop and notice, With words that feel sincere.  But most times I’m convinced, You’ve forgotten that I’m here.  PAUSE I want you to see me, I’m not out of your view.  I want you to notice, I’m pulling away from you.  PAUSE Disappointment fills my heart, Loneliness carves a hole.  I can’t tell you how many times, I have felt invisible.  LONG LONG PAUSE I calm myself down,  As breath flows and eases through.  It takes me awhile to remember,  My sense of self doesn’t come from you.  PAUSE So slowly I touch inside,  And remember who I am, I honor the pain but know that, Staying here leaves me damned.  PAUSE I see myself rise up, And demand to be seen. With love and hope, I tell you, To honor me like a queen.  PAUSE You wrap your arms around me,  Admitting where you went wrong. I melt into you and feel relieved,  Grateful we’re so strong.  PAUSE Gratitude fills my heart, Tenderness fills that hole.  I promise to tell you every time, I feel invisible.  Namaste, Beautiful 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium Take a moment, and connect with your body. Feel it in the present moment. Prepare it for your meditation time. PAUSE Now, breathe, and gently lift up your arms to open your chest. Allow yourself to feel the openness, the flow of life through you. PAUSE Now, breathe in deep, and imagine tasting something smoky. Maybe a piece of cheese, or a nut, or a glass of fine wine. Savor the taste. A little bit of smoky flavor is good. PAUSE Now, give yourself a minute, and think how it might be if that smokiness was with you all the time. It might be uncomfortable after a while, just like smoke in the air. It might physically and mentally bother you. PAUSE There are times in life where something just keeps bothering us. It feels like it won’t let go. And while it does this, it takes our attention away from where it's needed. PAUSE Now, draw in a deep breath, and as you exhale, visualize those nagging things in your life blowing out of you like smoke, then dissipating. Breathe in and out again, as much as you need, until you feel clear.   Hold the clear space. Breathe easy. PAUSE Now, take one more deep breath, and as you exhale, allow yourself to acknowledge that you have the power  to shift those things that won’t let go. Visualize them as a smoky mist, and just exhale  until you feel clear. . NAMASTE, BEAUTIFUL 💗💗💗 Check out all the deals from our incredible sponsors here! --> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/sponsors 💗💗💗 Check out all of our other podcasts at https://womensmeditationnetwork.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices