Episode Summary

In this heartfelt episode, Adrianne shares a gentle reflection on love, loss, and intention. Speaking from her winter stay in Portugal — after intentional planning and in the midst of unexpected storms — she offers a grounding reminder: even when hearts feel broken, love remains accessible.

This episode includes:

A reflection on grief and missing loved ones
A short self-directed loving-kindness meditation
Breath awareness cues
An affirmation and daily intention practice
A simple three-breath reset you can return to anytime

Whether you are grieving a parent, partner, sibling, child, friend — or simply feeling alone — this practice brings you back to what is steady and available within you.

Based on transcript

Missing someone deeply
Choosing intention during hard seasons
Love as an internal state
Breath awareness as regulation
Gentle self-affirmation
Bringing love into daily interactions

Notice your breath:

At the nostrils
In the throat
In the rise and fall of the chest or belly

Observe how memory shifts sensation.
Does recalling love change your rhythm?
Your temperature?
Your weight in the body?

Instead of beginning with others, this meditation turns inward first.

Repeat silently:

May I be loved.
May I feel loved.
May I remember love.
May I give and receive love.

Affirmation:
I am love.

Intention:
I bring love into every situation.

Inhale fully through the nose.
Expand the chest like a balloon.
Exhale with a soft sigh.

Repeat three times.
Inhale calm.
Inhale love.
Release what is heavy.

When did you last feel deeply loved?
What changed in your body when you remembered it?
What would it look like to bring love into one difficult interaction today?

"My wish for you is to be well."

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If this episode supported you, share it with someone who may need a steady moment today.

Be steady.
Be present.
Be love.

Key Themes:

Guided Practice Included

1. Breath Awareness

2. Loving-Kindness — Starting with Self

3. Three Deep Breaths

Reflection

Questions

Closing

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Mindfulness partners:

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