Episode 40

Begin Your Day with Clear Intention

In this morning intention meditation, you are invited to begin your day with a few grounded moments of breath, reflection, and quiet clarity. The practice starts with three cleansing breaths, then gently guides you into noticing the body being breathed, using the breath and the body as anchors you can return to at any time during your day.

From that settled place, you explore three simple but meaningful layers, your intention for how you want to show up, your deeper motivation or why, and an aspiration or declaration you wish to place out into the universe. The practice helps you shift from autopilot into a more conscious way of being, so you can move into the day with steadiness and purpose.

This meditation is a recording from a live Journey You Own meditation gathering, so you may notice natural pauses and soft references to the group as part of the shared practice space.

About the Podcast

Show artwork for The Journey You Own Meditation Podcast
The Journey You Own Meditation Podcast

Listen for free

About your host

Profile picture for Jyothi Robertson

Jyothi Robertson

Dr. Jyothi V. Robertson is a student of meditation practice for 40+ years and trauma-sensitive grounding practices formally for the past three years. She was raised by parents who practice meditation and lead spiritual teachings for members of their Indian community. She began pursuing her own formal exploration of spirituality as an anthropology major at Princeton University and conducted fieldwork for her thesis while living at an ashram (spiritual center) in India in 1996. As a veterinarian, she is interested in highlighting the spiritual connection between all living beings.

Jyothi has completed certifications in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, advanced trauma-sensitive meditation, deep listening, DEI, and since 2019, has been receiving training in Buddhist meditation practices and philosophy. As a student learning meditation, she is interested in exploring these practices with others in community.