The Morning Ritual
Welcoming the Day
In the morning, as you awaken from sleep or after your morning wash and skincare routine, take just a few minutes to engage in a quiet ritual that centers and uplifts you. This ritual doesn’t require much time or elaborate preparation—just a few moments in stillness. Here’s a guide to a simple, grounding morning ritual:
1. Begin with Your Scent: Start by applying a small amount of fragrance oil to your palms. If your oil contains frankincense, take a moment to appreciate its power. Frankincense is known for its ability to cleanse and purify, helping to clear any lingering negativity and welcome divine energy into your space. Rub your palms together gently, feeling the warmth and releasing the fragrance into the air around you.
2. Take Deep Breaths: Place your hands over your heart, close your eyes, and take a few slow, deep breaths, filling your chest with the breath and grounding yourself in the moment. Inhale fully, welcoming a sense of calm, and exhale, releasing any tension or lingering negative energy.
3. Set Your Intention: With your hands still over your heart, set a gentle intention for the day ahead. This could be something as simple as “Today is going to be a great day” or “Today, I am motivated.” Let your intention be a guiding light for the day, an affirmation to keep you centered and focused on what matters.
4. Welcome Divine Energy with Frankincense: Take another deep breath, imagining the purifying essence of frankincense filling the air, body, and mind. With each inhalation, welcome divine energy, bringing it into your space and yourself. Visualize the frankincense cleansing you of any negativity, leaving a space of clarity and peace that will accompany you throughout your day.
5. Apply with Gratitude: Slowly apply the warmed oil to your face, neck, and body, if time allows, treating each touch as an act of gratitude for your body. Breathe deeply and affirm, “I am grateful for my body,” “I am grateful for my health,” or “I take this moment to give my body love.” Let each affirmation settle into your skin, and let gratitude infuse every breath and movement.