In this bonus mini-episode, Beth shares her short story called "A Soft Place for Gratitude," following Aya as she discovers quiet moments of thankfulness on a peaceful hillside. The tale shows how gratitude can be found in small, simple moments rather than big celebrations. This episode closes with a set of gentle affirmations to help you notice the steady, luminous things supporting you through the holiday season.

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Music credit: Fly-by-Night, Wendy Marcini and Would You Hold Me, Franz Gordon (sourced via EpidemicSound.com)

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Rest and Relaxation:
A soothing pause to help your body unwind and your mind loosen its grip. These gentle affirmations guide you toward a quieter rhythm, inviting calm to settle in and tension to slowly fade. A brief moment of ease that encourages deep rest, soft breathing, and a felt sense of relaxation.

Music credit: At the Beginning, by Rikard From (sourced via EpidemicSound.com)

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Finding Time for Peace:
A brief, calming pause to reconnect with what truly steadies you. This micro-meditation offers a gentle reminder that peace doesn’t require perfect conditions—only a moment of intention. A few quiet breaths help you slip back into ease, creating space for clarity, calm, and a softer pace within your day.

Music credit: Remembering, by Ever So Blue (sourced via EpidemicSound.com)

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Healing and Support
A gentle space to remember that you don’t have to do everything alone. These affirmations invite comfort, openness, and the quiet strength that comes from receiving care. A brief moment of grounding that encourages healing, connection, and the sense of being held—both by yourself and by those who support you.

Music credit: The Little Things (Scaled Down Version), Josef Bel Habib (source: EpidemicSound.com)


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Tranquility
A soft breath of calm in the midst of your day. This micro-meditation guides you into stillness with gentle awareness, helping tension loosen and the mind settle. A brief moment of quiet that invites a deeper sense of ease and peaceful presence.

Music credit: Cello Suite No. 1 In G Major (Prelude) - Johann Sebastian Bach (source: EpidemicSound.com)


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Letting Go
A soft release for whatever you’ve been carrying. These affirmations invite ease, clarity, and gentle surrender, helping you loosen your grip on old tensions and make room for relief. A brief, calming reminder that letting go isn’t losing—it’s opening space for peace to return.

Music credit: Ripple, Megan Wofford (source: EpidemicSound.com)


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Confidence Spark
A brief, uplifting pause to reconnect with your inner fire. This micro-meditation offers a few steadying breaths and gentle guidance to help you remember your strength, clarity, and capability. A small spark of confidence to brighten your mindset and carry with you into the rest of your day.

Music credit: My Dreamland, One Man Quartet (source: EpidemicSound.com)

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Rising Above the Chaos
A steadying breath when life feels loud. These affirmations help you lift your perspective, reclaim your calm, and move through overwhelm with clarity and grace. A brief reminder that even in the midst of chaos, you can rise, choose peace, and find your center again.

Music credit: Liquid Flow, Walt Adams (source: EpidemicSound.com)


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Mindfulness
A simple pause to come home to yourself. This micro-meditation guides you into gentle awareness, helping you notice your breath, your body, and the quiet steadiness beneath the noise. A brief moment that brings clarity, ease, and a deeper connection to the present.

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Affirmations for Nurturing Your Self-Value
A calm space to honor the strength and goodness already within you. These affirmations invite a softer inner dialogue, helping you release old doubts and welcome a clearer sense of confidence and belonging. A brief but nourishing reminder that your value is steady, real, and worth tending with care.

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