How to Begin Your Day With a Grounding Intuitive Practice for the Mind, Body and Soul

By Kelli Femrite

My morning routine consists of waking up, and engaging in a 15-30 minute mind/body/soul intuitive practice, that begins with 5-10 minutes of light yoga/stretching followed by a 5-10 minute meditation (sometimes longer, depending on timing.) I then write in my Tarot Journal, outlining my intentions and what I'm grateful for on that particular morning. Most mornings I am now practicing self-reiki on myself since becoming attuned as a Holy Fire Reiki Level II Healer last month.

I pull a Tarot or Oracle Card for that day, to see what energies are coming up for me. Check out my list of my favorite Tarot & Oracle decks here (I do receive a very small percentage if you use my affiliate link, but I only recommend products I have purchased and that I absolutely love.) I almost always have my chosen crystals nearby that I'm working with for the themes of the week or month. For spring energies I have Purple Fluorite, Clear Quartz, Petrified Wood, and Serpentine.

After this 30 minute mindful wake up, I go about my regular morning routine. As someone who has experienced anxiety and bouts of depression, and has been bogged down by stress in the past, this has helped me focus on the positive aspects of my day and my life. I'd highly recommend starting your day with something that makes your mind and body feel good. Bonus if it also is one of your favorite activities!

The following are activities you can start today, to set your day up for success and feel balanced in body, mind and soul:

• Yoga and Meditation: With the ability to clear your mind and bring focus to your mind/body connection, yoga and meditation has the ability to transform your morning routine. Try practicing every day for 20 minutes each session. You will start to notice a difference in your daily outlook, in how your muscles feel and in your posture. You'll notice your mind becomes more clear, less hectic and you feel more balanced overall.
• Morning Walk/Run: If you have extra time (or can wake up a bit earlier) and get in a nice power walk or run, it's a great way to start your day out on a positive note. Even if your walk consists of a daily stroll with your dog, it's better than nothing! I always remind myself that even a small amount of activity is great for my mind and body.
• Do Something You Truly Enjoy: Before launching into the less-than-fun-activities we all need to do daily, it's recommended to engage in an activity you actually enjoy. Even if this means spending 5-10 minutes reading a book for fun, writing in your journal, or just enjoying a cup of coffee before the hectic day starts - whatever your activity of choice - spending a little time doing this daily will make the rest of your day easier to deal with even if it's challenging. My activities of choice lately include making a nice Honey Oat Latte, grabbing my Tarot deck and Journal, and getting intuitive messages from my higher self and spirit guides. I always feel so much more able to tackle my day when I begin it in a gentle, loving way.

Show up for yourself, trust your intuition, and everything else will fall into place.

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