Meditation for Moms

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Center yourself in a circle of peace,

Feel love’s gentle touch in your soul.

Prepare yourself to go within,

Make renewal your goal.

PAUSE…

Think about the way you speak to yourself,

The language you hear in your head.

The words are likely different than those you select,

When talking to others instead.

PAUSE…

In life, we talk about love languages,

Meaning the way others’ gestures impact us.

But in a very real way, the words we use,

Create a pattern to which we adjust.

PAUSE…

If you tend to speak kindly, both inside and out,

Then your love language is already in place.

But if you’re snappish and dismissive, to yourself if not others,

Then it’s time for a change of pace.

PAUSE…

Think of the words you use most of all,

Then think about how they make you feel.

Though a harsh word here or there can be harmless,

A pattern makes the pain real.

PAUSE…

It’s no secret we’re usually hard on ourselves,

And there are times to be held to account.

Tough mental love isn’t the answer though,

Especially in generous amounts.

PAUSE…

Imagine having a secret code,

A list of words that buoy your spirit.

Using them often might change everything,

Making your self-love transparent.

PAUSE…

Maybe it helps to be reassured that you’re safe.

Or that your intentions matter most of all.

Perhaps you need to hear that your dreams have value,

And you’re worth loving just as you are.

PAUSE…

Whatever the message, if it makes you okay,

Practice saying what you need to hear.

The world may agree, or the world may not,

But it doesn’t matter if your own belief is sincere.

Take a deep breath and make yourself a promise, vow to be an encouraging voice.

Release that breath and feel the weight of that gift, the gift of compassionate choice.

LONG PAUSE…

Words are not just pebbles to toss around.

They’re not just vague placeholders.

The way you speak to yourself matters a lot,

Turning small stones into great boulders.

PAUSE…

By contrast, if you begin to cast sunshine,

Instead of repeatedly throwing shade,

The light you shine on a wounded soul,

Can make that grave pain fade.

PAUSE…

Once you’ve mastered being kind to yourself,

You can change things for others as well.

The words you send out into the world,

Can bring the troubled out of their shell.

PAUSE…

Just as your own self-talk makes you feel seen,

Like your presence is both required and enjoyed,

The gentle and caring things you say,

Can pull others back from the void.

PAUSE…

Though we often hear mixed messages,

Hear that love is what you do, not what you say,

If you align those goals and speak tenderly,

Your words make everything okay.

Namaste, Beautiful

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Hey, it's Katie, and today, I'm here to say hello and give you a little update. 

It's May 1st today, which means we're stepping into Mental Health Awareness Month.  

What have you been doing to be kind to your mind lately?  

On today's solo episode, I'm sharing about some fun, extra meditations we're putting out for you across the network, some for mental health, some for moms, and some to share about other podcasts the team and I love to support our mental health.  

I'm also sharing the two things that are working really well for my mental health lately!

And...I'm sharing a poem I wrote in one of those "ugly" moments of life. I hope it resonates and that you are inspired to continue on your perfectly imperfect journey of being you!  

Namaste, Beautiful, 

Katie 

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Settle your head on the pillow,

Pull a soft blanket right to your chin.

Swaddle yourself as best you can,

And let the night’s comfort begin.

PAUSE…

When was the last time you felt secure,

Completely safe, warm, and content?

It’s odd that we think we outgrow those things,

That we no longer need what they represent.

PAUSE…

At our core, we’ll always be children,

No matter what age we reach.

Even if we become parents as well,

We continue to learn what we teach.

PAUSE…

The lessons don’t always come equally,

And some you might never learn at all.

But others affect your very survival,

Protecting you from a fall.

PAUSE…

First, you deserve to know you’re loved,

To know you’re worth the effort.

And even if you’re the one caring for you,

It’s okay to tend to what hurts.

PAUSE…

It’s also okay to speak your mind,

To get your struggles off your chest.

To sleep a calm and restful sleep,

Unencumbered by life’s distress.

PAUSE…

You deserve to feel like you matter.

You deserve the chance to thrive.

You deserve to know anything’s possible,

And you deserve to keep hope alive.

PAUSE…

Perhaps you have someone to tell you these things,

A partner, a sibling, a friend.

But even if your life has vacancies,

You have a life-force on which to depend. 

PAUSE…

If you let it, your spirit will care for you,

Reminding you what you once knew.

Your essence is there to guide you back home,

And to point out what will always be true.

PAUSE…

Your spirit is what keeps you safe,

Planting signs along the way.

It becomes your lifelong nurturer,

If you listen to what it has to say.

Take a breath and hear that voice, the quiet truth within.

Breathe out and feel the peace it brings, let it soothe your mind to sleep.

LONG PAUSE…

Think about how, so long ago,

Loving arms might have carried you to bed.

They gently lowered you, then tucked you in,

Pressing a sweet kiss to your head.

PAUSE…

Dig deep to remember that feeling,

That perfect, carefree moment.

Practice conjuring it up, every night,

Pull that safe feeling back into your present.

PAUSE…

Think about other special acts,

Rituals of younger days.

The perfect pjs, a favorite story,

Little jokes and loving displays.

PAUSE…

Picture the grown-up version of these,

Both playful acts and those of self-care.

Imagine each evening unfolding that way,

Loving habits your young self can share.

PAUSE…

It’s not silly to want to end the day well,

Not childish or selfish or strange.

Learning to tuck yourself in for the night,

Can only reflect positive change.

PAUSE…

Perhaps you’ll start to sleep like a baby.

Maybe you’ll wake up with a smile.

Maybe you’ll start to look forward to bedtime,

To the chance to unplug for a while.

PAUSE…

By now, you know what a challenge it is,

To live life as a full-fledged adult.

Maybe the reason we all struggle so much,

Is our refusal to admit we need help.

PAUSE…

You might not need the predictable type,

More like a boost for the soul.

And if childhood routines can help you find joy,

Then they certainly have their role.

PAUSE…

Let your mind wander through your past,

Allow it to slip back in time.

For a few sweet and lovely minutes,

Let those memories shine.

Breathe in as you picture a littler you, capture that hopeful delight.

Breathe out as you search for hints of that child, hold onto them once they’re in sight. 

LONG PAUSE…

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Center yourself in a circle of peace,

Feel love’s gentle touch in your soul.

Prepare yourself to go within,

Make renewal your goal.

PAUSE…

Think about the way you speak to yourself,

The language you hear in your head.

The words are likely different than those you select,

When talking to others instead.

PAUSE…

In life, we talk about love languages,

Meaning the way others’ gestures impact us.

But in a very real way, the words we use,

Create a pattern to which we adjust.

PAUSE…

If you tend to speak kindly, both inside and out,

Then your love language is already in place.

But if you’re snappish and dismissive, to yourself if not others,

Then it’s time for a change of pace.

PAUSE…

Think of the words you use most of all,

Then think about how they make you feel.

Though a harsh word here or there can be harmless,

A pattern makes the pain real.

PAUSE…

It’s no secret we’re usually hard on ourselves,

And there are times to be held to account.

Tough mental love isn’t the answer though,

Especially in generous amounts.

PAUSE…

Imagine having a secret code,

A list of words that buoy your spirit.

Using them often might change everything,

Making your self-love transparent.

PAUSE…

Maybe it helps to be reassured that you’re safe.

Or that your intentions matter most of all.

Perhaps you need to hear that your dreams have value,

And you’re worth loving just as you are.

PAUSE…

Whatever the message, if it makes you okay,

Practice saying what you need to hear.

The world may agree, or the world may not,

But it doesn’t matter if your own belief is sincere.

Take a deep breath and make yourself a promise, vow to be an encouraging voice.

Release that breath and feel the weight of that gift, the gift of compassionate choice.

LONG PAUSE…

Words are not just pebbles to toss around.

They’re not just vague placeholders.

The way you speak to yourself matters a lot,

Turning small stones into great boulders.

PAUSE…

By contrast, if you begin to cast sunshine,

Instead of repeatedly throwing shade,

The light you shine on a wounded soul,

Can make that grave pain fade.

PAUSE…

Once you’ve mastered being kind to yourself,

You can change things for others as well.

The words you send out into the world,

Can bring the troubled out of their shell.

PAUSE…

Just as your own self-talk makes you feel seen,

Like your presence is both required and enjoyed,

The gentle and caring things you say,

Can pull others back from the void.

PAUSE…

Though we often hear mixed messages,

Hear that love is what you do, not what you say,

If you align those goals and speak tenderly,

Your words make everything okay.

Namaste, Beautiful

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Lean back and let your guard down,

Set your daily armor aside.

Breathe deep and imagine a vibrant meadow,

Just waiting to be explored.

PAUSE…

Clear your mind and focus on the colors,

Bright hues you can both see and feel.

Deep green, dazzling purple, luminous yellow,

Each one fills you with its radiant power.

PAUSE…

In your mind, set yourself free,

To run across the field.

Absorb the pulsing energy

Of this thriving, buzzing world.

PAUSE…

Let yourself be young again,

See your body leap and roll.

Sink into the dewy blanket of grass,

And stare up at the crystal-blue sky.

PAUSE…

The clouds are just as striking,

As every color in this tableau.

They move and shift as if tied to your mind,

Offering a delightful parade.

Watch the clouds and inhale slowly, find joy in their magical dance.

Rise up to greet them as you exhale deeply, find peace in their gentle embrace.

LONG PAUSE…

Now float back down to the grassy earth,

Let the scents waiting below envelop you.

Wildflowers and soil and sun-soaked leaves,

Calm you with their rich aromas.

PAUSE…

Turn your ear to the sounds all around you,

Trilling birds, buzzing bees, rustling leaves.

Nature’s orchestra in all its glory,

Soothing you to sleep with its song.

PAUSE…

Spread your hands flat against the grass,

Feel the silky blades on your skin.

The earth has made a nest for you,

A safe place to land and rest.

PAUSE…

You needn’t worry in this meadow,

There’s nothing here to fear.

In fact, this place is just for you,

A haven tucked away from busy life.

PAUSE…

Let the buoyancy of this lovely place,

Fill your heart with calm.

Set your dreams and wishes free,

Watch them float and dance on the wind.

Inhale as you picture your fondest wish, taking shape before your eyes.

Exhale and see it coming true, feel the lift it gives your heart.

LONG PAUSE…

This special escape will always be yours,

Ready and waiting when you close your eyes.

As simple as conjuring the lush green grass,

And giving your spirit wings.

PAUSE…

When days are long and tough to take,

It’s there to soothe your troubled soul.

And when you’re exhausted and overwhelmed,

It stands ready to restore your strength.

PAUSE…

Magic fills this secluded spot,

Enchantment of the very best kind.

Made of you, by you, and for you,

It blossoms anywhere you choose.

PAUSE…

Though this meadow is your secret,

It’s also your superpower.

Go there whenever life weighs you down,

And send your troubles away with the breeze.

PAUSE…

Or perhaps you’re feeling happy,

And your heart wants more of that.

A spot like this is just the place,

For joys to multiply.

PAUSE…

In time, you may find friends there,

Their shape and character yours to define.

And if you crave rainbows, or raindrops, or snowflakes,

Simply draw them with your mind.

PAUSE…

What could be more restful,

Than a fantasy land of your own.

A place where only good things can thrive,

Where only beauty greets your eye.

Inhale a soft and easy breath, drink in the grassy peace.

Exhale and sink deeper into sleep, feel the gifts growing all around you.

LONG PAUSE…

Sleep comes easy in this land,

Every bit of you at rest.

Soft breezes blow all worries away,

As distant crickets play lullabies.

PAUSE…

Better than any bed you’ve known,

Softer than any pillow,

This meadow is your comfort zone,

Its solace for you alone.

PAUSE…

Feel relaxation come for you,

Feel it settle beneath your skin.

Breathe easily under its protective weight,

Wrapped in true serenity.

PAUSE…

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A few years ago, my friend had a panic attack. As she told me about it afterward, my heart hurt for her and I wished there was something I could do to help. So, I created a meditation that she could keep on hand. And then I created another, and then another. And soon, I launched an entire podcast called Panic Attack Meditation to help her and others during those incredibly intense moments of high anxiety and panic attacks. If you find yourself or someone you love needing support like this, make sure to follow Panic Attack Meditation on your favorite podcast player so you can have them on hand when you need them. Right now, I want to share a listener favorite called Calm Mind. I hope you enjoy it. 

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Hear the evening calling you,

Listen as it beckons.

It’s time to let your body rest,

And tend to your weary mind.

PAUSE…

You’ve done a lot of work today,

Both mental and physical.

You’ve earned some relaxation time,

A chance to unplug and recharge.

PAUSE…

Use this time to slow everything down,

Your thoughts, your pulse, your cares.

There’s nothing more important right now,

Than finding the respite you need.

PAUSE…

So often, our days spool out of control,

Tossing dozens of problems our way.

The night is meant to reverse all of that,

To give us some space to breathe.

PAUSE…

Our breath is an effective place to begin,

For it affects all the rest.

With eyes closed, inhale gently and with purpose,

Let the moment grow and stretch.

PAUSE…

When you’re ready to let that breath go,

Slowly exhale and feel the release.

Notice how your muscles follow that lead,

Softening and settling in for the night.

PAUSE…

You nestled in the safest possible place,

One that belongs to you alone.

Full of familiar scents and downy fabrics,

Comfort is the only goal.

Take a moment to enjoy the calm you’ve created, remind yourself how much you deserve it.

Revel in the weightless feel of your body, in the serene openness of your mind.

LONG PAUSE…

Now that you’ve cleared out troubling thoughts,

Do your best to keep it that way.

Imagine an impenetrable boundary,

A wall to separate you from the day.

PAUSE…

It’s so important to your wellbeing

That you regularly disengage.

Each day is so full and chaotic,

Leaving little time to focus on you.

PAUSE…

But if you create a ritual,

A predictable, enriching routine.

Your days will feel less frantic as well,

And you’ll look forward to powering down.

PAUSE…

Focus your attention on your quiet mind,

Enjoy the tranquility you find there.

Let the stillness lift you up,

Let it take you to a higher place.

PAUSE…

In this place, anything is possible.

In this place, all of your plans make sense.

In this place, you become your very best self,

As you work to plant the seeds of change.

PAUSE…

Instead of thinking, feel your way through,

Determine whatever you wish for yourself.

Detach from whatever your brain might say,

And be mindful of your heart instead.

PAUSE…

Like your soul, your heart won’t fail you,

As long as you pay attention.

It wants what it wants, and it’s rarely wrong,

So tune in and listen to its wisdom.

PAUSE…

These evening hours are the very best time

To practice speaking your heart’s language.

The messages appear in different ways,

Sharing feelings instead of words.

Breathe into the powerful silence of self, feel the awe that comes with tuning in.

Exhale and realize how connected you are, remind yourself you’re never alone.

LONG PAUSE…

In this warm, relaxing environment,

You have the chance to transform.

Once you learn to tune out the daily noise,

Your truth will make itself known. 

PAUSE…

Whatever you’ve been wondering about,

Whatever questions plague you in the day,

Can be redefined and answered here,

As long as you maintain the space.

PAUSE…

Waking logic is usually ineffective.

Your inner retreat has a mind of its own.

But once you learn the rules of the road,

There are no limits to what you can see.

PAUSE…

As you fall deeper into dreamland,

Let your imagination do what it will.

Let it show you the life you truly want,

Let it chart a course to reality.

PAUSE…

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You are in control of your own journey. 

Trust in yourself and your ability to make the best choices for yourself.

PAUSE (5 SEC)...

As you settle into this relaxing space, deeply breath in and exhale, feeling a sense of freedom and empowerment sweep over you.

PAUSE (10 SEC)...

Imagine a bright light shining in front of you, representing all the possibilities and opportunities that are available to you.

PAUSE (10 SEC)...

Imagine yourself stepping forward into this light, feeling a sense of excitement and freedom. 

See yourself making choices that align with your values and your passions, feeling confident in the direction you are headed.

PAUSE (10 SEC)...

Picture yourself creating the life you truly want, without feeling held back by outside expectations or societal pressures.

You are in control of your own journey.

PAUSE (20 SEC)...

I am free to create my own path.

PAUSE (10 SEC)…

I am free to create my own path.

PAUSE (10 SEC)…

I am free to create my own path.

LONG PAUSE (4 MINS)…

I am free to create my own path.

PAUSE (30 SEC)...

Namaste, Beautiful

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Find that perfect spot

in your bed,

the one where

you feel the coziest 

and most comfortable. 

LONG PAUSE

Then breathe,

just take in 

slow, deliberate

deep breathes

that cleanse you.

LONG PAUSE

And with each cleansing breath,

allow the air to 

spread through your body,

relaxing and 

focusing your attention

on you.

LONG PAUSE

While continuing to relax,

give yourself permission

to let beautiful, magical dreams

come to you.

LONG PAUSE

Now, imagine your room

with the blinds or drapes closed,

and with a little pinpoint of light

peeking through.

PAUSE

The light fascinates you,

so you go to the window 

to explore it.

PAUSE

As you open the blinds,

imagine being gently swept

into a dream

where you stand above

a mountain landscape.

PAUSE

The mountain is laced 

with emerald green terraces,

cut into the mountainside.

They look like wide, green steps

in a staircase.

PAUSE

Gently, you descend on 

one of the terraces

and realize you’ve landed

in a rice paddy 

at harvest time.

PAUSE

Rice grows on each terrace,

and men and women

with bronze skin,

wide-brimmed straw hats

and focused expressions

harvest the rice.

PAUSE

The men and women speak

In a language like music

that you just naturally understand. 

PAUSE

As you draw closer,

a woman looks up at you

and bids you to come watch her

as she works.

PAUSE

You comfortably bend over 

and observe how she 

harvests the rice with intention.

Her curved knife smoothly

glides through the plant

as it separates

the golden grains from the main stalk.

PAUSE

You run your fingers

over the stalks

and are surprised 

by the coarseness

of the grain.

PAUSE

The woman then takes you

to large flat rock 

with tubes of bamboo

fastened on top; 

she hands you some 

stalks of rice.

PAUSE

Together, you thresh the 

rice stalks against the bamboo

and watch as the rice grains separate

and sprinkle 

like a shower of golden rain.

PAUSE

The woman gathers up the grains

in a basket,

and turns to look at you.

The soft expression

and hint of sadness in her eyes

tell you it’s time for you to go.

PAUSE

You fold your hands,

bow and thank the woman

before being magically transported 

back to your room.

PAUSE

You pause and take a breath,

making way for the next dream.

PAUSE 

Again, a tiny light

creeps through the blinds,

calling you to come see

the wonders behind it.

PAUSE

As you’re pulled into the dream,

you find yourself in a 

lush, tropical world 

with a majestic volcano

in the distance.

PAUSE

You marvel at the volcano 

as it spews 

a small amount of steam

like a locomotive

coming to a stop.  

PAUSE

Then, a river of lava 

courses down the 

side of the mountain

with mesmerizing hues

of orange, red and yellow

dancing as they descend.

PAUSE

The air hangs heavy with 

the smell of sulfur and salt

while molten lava 

shimmers and glows,

blazing a trail of change

down the mountain.

PAUSE

While watching the distant volcano,

nearby, you notice a man 

with wireframe glasses

kneeling down and 

grasping a handful of 

black, moist dirt.

PAUSE

He lifts his glasses 

and inspects the dirt carefully, 

and as he does,

a wave of understanding

washes over you.

PAUSE

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