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Monday Salutation<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intention requires agency\u2014the belief that you have the power to affect change in your own life. Often, we feel stuck in cycles because we forget we are the architects of our own energy. Today, we move from “this is happening to me” to “I am responding with purpose.” We focus on the small, manageable pivots that reclaim our time and peace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday Practice<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Clench your fists tightly for 5 seconds, then release them completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Identify one source of “friction” in your upcoming week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Take a deep breath and mentally “drop” the weight of things you cannot control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Straighten your spine and reclaim your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday Writing Prompt<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is one area of your life where you have more power than you are currently using?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monday Mantra<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I am the steward of my own energy.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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