Mindful Beginnings: Starting the Year with Reflection and Intention

Welcome to the first episode of 2025 on Sit Walk Work! In this episode, I reflect on the theme of endings and beginnings—both inevitable and transformative. Drawing inspiration from personal stories, the Yoga Sutras, and the Buddha’s Five Daily Remembrances, I explore the bittersweet nature of letting go and the magic that lies beyond. Together, we’ll delve into embracing change, practicing mindfulness, and aligning our actions with the values we want to carry forward. This episode also features a meditation to help you anchor yourself in the cycles of breath as we set an intention for the year ahead. Let’s step into 2025 with grace, clarity, and purpose.* 00:00:00 – Introduction: Welcoming 2025 and reflecting on the concept of time.* 00:01:38 – Reflecting on endings and the opportunities they create.* 00:03:35 – Insights from the Yoga Sutras: The philosophy of unjoining.* 00:05:39 – The Buddha’s Five Daily Remembrances: Contemplating impermanence inspired by Dan Harris’s recent conversation with Vinny Ferraro* 00:09:47 – The power of actions: What we carry beyond endings.* 00:11:00 – Transition to a guided meditation: Anchoring in the breath.* 00:13:21 – Meditation instructions: Observing beginnings and endings in breath.* 00:24:42 – Closing reflection: Wishing blessings and encouraging community.Thanks for reading Sit,Walk,Work (SW^2)! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sitwalkwork.substack.com