Good morning, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here with me today. You know, late November mornings have this particular kind of energy, don't they? There's that countdown feeling, that sense of the year wrapping up, and maybe you're carrying a little extra weight this morning. The to-do lists are getting longer, the days are getting shorter, and your mind might feel like it's already three steps ahead before your feet have even hit the ground. So today, we're going to slow that down together. We're going to find some real clarity and peace before the day tries to rush you away.

Take a comfortable seat wherever you are right now. This doesn't have to be perfect. Your couch, your kitchen chair, your bed, a cushion on the floor—it all works. Just somewhere you can sit with your spine gently tall and your shoulders relaxed. And if sitting isn't your thing, standing works too. The only rule is that you're here, and that's already enough.

Now, let's just arrive. Take three deep breaths with me. Breathe in through your nose for a count of four, and exhale slowly through your mouth. One more time. In for four, and out. Feel that? That shift? That's your nervous system saying hello to calm.

Here's our practice today, and I love this one because it's so beautifully simple. We're going to do what I call a sensory reset. This is perfect for mornings because it anchors you right here, right now, instead of letting your mind live in tomorrow's problems.

Close your eyes gently, or just soften your gaze downward. Now, name five things you can see. Really look. Maybe it's the light coming through your window, the pattern on your blanket, the way shadows fall. Don't judge it; just notice it. Take your time.

Now four things you can physically feel. The fabric beneath you, the temperature of the air, your feet on the ground, your hands resting somewhere. Feel into each one.

Three things you can hear. The hum of your home, a bird outside, maybe the rhythm of your own breathing. Don't wait for dramatic sounds; the subtle ones are just as real.

Two things you can smell. It might be coffee, it might be nothing much, and that's okay too.

And one thing you can taste. Even if it's just the inside of your mouth, that counts.

What just happened is you've brought your whole being into this exact moment. Your mind can't worry about next week when it's busy noticing the texture of your sweater. Genius, right?

As you step into your day, carry this with you. When things get hectic, just pause and do a quick sensory check. It takes thirty seconds and it recalibrates everything.

Thank you so much for joining me for Mindful Mornings: Start Your Day with Peace and Clarity. If this resonated with you, please subscribe so you don't miss another practice. You've got this today. Be gentle with yourself.

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