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Writer's pictureNicole Perreault-Dryland

Mindful Moment: New Year Reflection Meditation




As we slowly ease into this new year, there's still lots of time to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the journey ahead. This guided meditation offers a space for self-reflection, allowing you to connect with your inner wisdom, acknowledge your experiences, and cultivate a sense of clarity and purpose as you embark on the next chapter of your life.


1. Find a Quiet Space: Begin by finding a quiet and comfortable space where you can sit or lie down without distractions. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, allowing yourself to arrive fully in the present moment.


2. Set Your Intention: Take a moment to set an intention for your meditation practice. Perhaps you wish to cultivate gratitude, clarity, or inner peace. Whatever your intention may be, hold it in your heart as you begin your practice.


3. Reflect on the Past Year: With a gentle curiosity, reflect on the experiences, challenges, and lessons of the past year. Allow memories and emotions to arise without judgment, simply observing them with kindness and compassion.


4. Acknowledge Your Growth: Take a moment to acknowledge your growth and accomplishments, no matter how small they may seem. Celebrate your resilience, courage, and capacity for transformation.


5. Release What No Longer Serves You: With each exhale, imagine releasing any thoughts, emotions, or patterns that no longer serve your highest good. Let go of self-doubt, fear, or anything else that may be holding you back from embracing your full potential.


6. Set Your Intentions for the Year Ahead: As you continue to breathe mindfully, envision the qualities, experiences, and goals you wish to manifest in the coming year. Allow yourself to dream big and embrace the infinite possibilities that lie ahead.


7. Cultivate Gratitude: Take a moment to express gratitude for the blessings, opportunities, and abundance in your life. Acknowledge the support of loved ones, the beauty of nature, and the gift of being alive in this moment.


8. Anchor Yourself in the Present: Gently bring your awareness back to the present moment, feeling the steady rhythm of your breath and the sensations in your body. Know that you carry the wisdom and resilience of your past experiences with you as you move forward into the future.


9. Close Your Practice: When you feel ready, slowly open your eyes and return to the space around you. Take a moment to honor yourself for taking this time for self-reflection and set an intention to carry the insights gained from this practice into your daily life.


May this New Year Reflection Meditation guide you toward greater clarity, insight, and alignment with your highest self as you journey through the year ahead.

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