Your Morning Mantra

I Notice the Stories I Tell About Myself

Your Morning Mantra

Summary

Katie Matten encourages listeners to reflect on the narratives they create about themselves in a recent meditation session. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and questioning the labels and stories that shape personal identity, suggesting that many of these narratives may no longer hold true.

Matten highlights common self-descriptions that people often accept, such as being bad with money or lacking creativity. She reassures listeners that past experiences do not have to define their current capabilities or potential for growth. By challenging these ingrained beliefs, individuals can foster a more positive self-image and embrace change.

The meditation concludes with a mantra, "I notice the stories I tell about myself," urging participants to carry this awareness into their daily lives. Matten reminds listeners to breathe, trust themselves, and let go of unnecessary worries.

Show Notes

We all have labels and beliefs about ourselves that we've carried for years. Today’s meditation encourages you to question those old stories, recognise how much you've changed and make room for a new way of seeing yourself. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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