Before the World Comes Knocking

Does your mind start making its list before you’ve even gotten out of bed? Before the messages, responsibilities, and worries come rushing in, take a few minutes to begin your morning gently. You don’t have to feel completely calm to begin. You can start exactly as you are. In this meditation, we’ll practice: • Returning your attention to your surroundings. • Giving worries a place to wait. • Releasing a little physical tension. • Choosing one small action and one practical kindness for your day. Listen before checking your phone, while sitting with your morning coffee, or whenever the day starts feeling too large.