Good morning, friend. I'm Julia Cartwright, and I'm so glad you're here. You know, Saturday mornings in late November have this particular energy, don't they? There's this rush of weekend relief mixed with this low hum of things left undone from the week. Maybe you're feeling that right now—that tug between wanting to slow down and this nagging sense that you should be doing something productive. Well, I'm here to tell you that what you're about to do for the next few minutes? This is productive. This is exactly what you need.

So let's settle in together. Find a comfortable seat—somewhere you can rest for just a few minutes without being rushed. Feet on the ground if you can, shoulders soft, and maybe close your eyes or soften your gaze downward. There's no right way to sit; there's just your way. And your way is already perfect.

Let's start by noticing your breath without trying to change it. Just observe it like you're watching leaves float down a stream. In and out. Simple. Natural. Notice where you feel the breath most—maybe at your nostrils, maybe in your chest, maybe deeper in your belly. There's no wrong answer here. Whatever you notice is exactly what you need to notice right now.

Now, here's what we're going to do. I want you to imagine your mind like the surface of a still pond at dawn. When we first wake up, that pond gets ripples—worries, to-do lists, the weight of the day ahead. But underneath all those ripples, the water is clear and calm. That clarity? It's always there. We're just going to spend the next few minutes remembering it.

With each breath in, imagine you're breathing in golden light. Not because it's mystical, but because it represents intention and awareness. With each breath out, let go of one worry. Just one. There's no rush. Feel your shoulders drop. Feel your jaw soften. You're building peace right now, one breath at a time.

As you continue breathing, notice how this clarity isn't something you have to create. It's something you're uncovering. It was here all along, waiting for you to be still enough to find it.

Gently, when you're ready, start to return to the room. Wiggle your fingers, roll your shoulders, and open your eyes if you had them closed. Carry this clarity with you today by pausing for three intentional breaths whenever you feel the rush returning. That's it. That's your anchor.

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