The first thing I do every morning before getting out of bed is give thanks for the rest I've received and set an intention for my day ahead. My intention begins with, "Today I am centered as I encounter each new opportunity". Then I might add something like, "Today, I have only good and positive thoughts. Today, I nurture my body. Today, I tune in with my Higher, wiser Self". Doing this sets the tone for the day and sends the message that I choose balance because I've addressed each element of the Trinity of Truth. If I give attention to mind, body, spirit—as a whole—first thing, my day is more balanced and I feel better, more satisfied, at the end of the day.
To close the day on a good note I have a similar routine upon going to bed, except instead of an intention, I state what I am grateful for that day. Basically, I count my blessings. Next, I ask for Spirit's protection as I close my eyes and place one hand on my heart and one on my belly. With one-pointed focus either at my heart center or at the point between my eyebrows, I breathe in and mentally say, "I am". I hold the breath for just a moment as I feel the energy calming my body beneath my hands and throughout my entire body. Then, I exhale, and mentally say, "peace". I keep doing this breath cycle and mantra for as long as I feel like; often it takes me into a deep and peaceful sleep. This practice is very helpful for insomnia.
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