Things to do today- Breathe in, Breathe out

Things to Do Today: Breathe In, Breathe Out, Ah… | An IFS-Informed Meditation What if, for just a few minutes, there was nothing you needed to do? This gentle IFS-informed meditation begins with a simple Zen poem: “Things to do today: Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Ah…” For those of us with busy inner managers, endless to-do lists and parts that are constantly keeping life moving, the invitation to simply breathe and go “ah…” can feel surprisingly powerful. In this episode, we explore the little moments of release and letting go that happen throughout the day — the sigh when your body settles into a comfortable position, the softening of your shoulders, the feeling of your feet on the ground, or that delicious moment when your whole system seems to say, “Ah… I needed this.” Drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Deb Dana’s idea of glimmers, and the simple wisdom of noticing what helps our bodies feel more at ease, this meditation invites you to become curious about how your parts respond when you offer them permission to stop, soften and rest. You might notice your feet, legs, pelvic floor, abdomen, back, chest, throat and head. You might imagine yourself bathing in warmth, sipping a lovely coffee, or simply allowing every cell to experience a little more space. There is nowhere you need to get to. Nothing you need to fix. Just: Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Ah… And perhaps notice what happens. If you find yourself wanting to explore this work more deeply — particularly Internal Family Systems, parts work, self-compassion and developing a more compassionate relationship with your inner world — I’d love to hear from you. You can find out more about working with me and get in touch at www.carolynbaynes.co.uk. Take a few minutes for yourself, settle in, and see whether you can discover your own little moments of “ah…” today.