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Find Awe and Wonder Feb 24, 2021

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Finding a childlike state of wonder and awe can help improve our mood, make us feel more connected, and so much more. With today’s practice, we’ll tap into the awe-inspiring things that surround you. Written by Stephanie Simpson. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.
Takeaways:
1- Tapping into a childlike state of wonder can open up new possibilities and ways of viewing ourselves and others.
2- We are always surrounded by opportunities for awe; we just need to take a moment to pause, be present, and lead with curiosity.
3- Wonder and awe can improve our mood, increase our capacity for critical thinking, and remind us of the beauty of life.
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Mantra: I am in awe of the world around me.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine on Spotify, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

Give Yourself Grace Feb 23, 2021

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It’s human to make mistakes or perform at less than our full potential. Today, we practice extending ourselves grace and releasing feelings of shame. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- Grace is a concept used extensively in mindfulness and faith-based communities.
2- Grace encompasses aspects of self-compassion and forgiveness—it allows us to move forward despite the fact we may not be perfect.
3- When we give ourselves grace, we release feelings of shame and regret so that we can move forward with care and openness towards ourselves and others.
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Intention: I give myself grace.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine on Spotify, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

Speak Your Boundaries Feb 22, 2021

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Boundaries help us create and set expectations for how we want to be treated. Today, join us in reflecting on a boundary that will serve you this week. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté. Written by Tiana Brawley, M.S.W.
Takeaways:
1- Boundaries are a tool to help you take care of yourself and prioritize your needs.
2- Creating our own “boundary language” allows us to communicate directly and to create clarity in our expectations with work, friendships, and partnerships.
3- Trust yourself to set and speak up about the boundaries that serve you.
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Mantra: I will set boundaries that serve me.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine on Spotify, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

End the Week With Joy Feb 19, 2021

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Whatever happened today or this week: You have the power to end things on a high note. Today, we use the “peak-end rule” to finish the week on a joyful note that will boost your mood. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- The “peak-end rule” states that how an experience ends can shape our perception of the whole experience. And we can use this to our advantage.
2- Bring intentional moments of joy to the end of your days and weeks—especially those that feel tough.
3- Add the “peak-end rule” to your self-care toolbox to better care for your emotional health.
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Intention: I can create my own joy.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine on Spotify, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

Be Patient With Yourself Feb 18, 2021

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Sometimes, going through periods without much obvious progress is necessary for us to grow. Today’s visualization helps us learn to be patient with ourselves and trust the process. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- There is a lot of pressure on all of us to constantly “level up”—in our career, our personal lives, or even in our wellness journeys.
2- It is normal to go through periods of life when nothing much seems to be happening or changing.
3- Learning to be patient with ourselves, especially in these periods of slowness, allows us to rest, recharge, and, ultimately, grow.
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Mantra: I will be patient with myself.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

Meditate With Sound Feb 17, 2021

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Sound is a powerful tool that can affect our body and mind. Join us for a music meditation for deep focus and relaxation. Voiced by Elisha Mudly.

Takeaways:
1- Sound waves are physical vibrations that affect our bodies and minds.
2- When we're feeling disconnected from the present moment, tuning in to the sounds around us can bring us back to the now.
3- Meditate with sound whenever you want to reach a state of deep relaxation and focus.
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Mantra: I can listen to the present moment.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

Treat Emotions As Energy Feb 16, 2021

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It’s easy to define ourselves by our emotions, but our emotions are experiences—not who we are. Today’s practice will help you start to treat your emotions as temporary shifts in energy. Voiced by Mel Chanté.

Takeaways:
1- Emotions are energetic experiences that are felt physically.
2- When our brains attach narratives to our emotions, it amplifies and extends our experience of them.
3- By learning to identify and embrace our emotions, we allow our feelings to move through us instead of fixating on negative feelings.
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Mantra: My emotions are energy.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

Fall In Love With Yourself Feb 15, 2021

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Self-love is a lifelong journey. And when we learn to appreciate and care for ourselves as a true life partner, we can have a deeper appreciation for all parts of ourselves. Today, we reflect on what self-love looks like to you. Grab that journal! Voiced by Mel Chanté. Written by Tiana Brawley, M.S.W.

Takeaways:
1- Whether we are single or in a partnership, we can show up as our own partners and deepen our relationship with ourselves.
2- We all have our own desirable partnership qualities, and we can learn to show ourselves these qualities when we need them the most.
3- Take time to define—and redefine—your relationship with yourself. Creating a self-love practice is an ongoing commitment.
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Mantra: I am worthy of my own love.
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If you like listening to the Daily Shine, check out Shine Premium to access over 1,000 meditations in the Shine app voiced by diverse creators. You can set a weekly intention and get personalized meditations based on what you're working on. You'll also get access to a mood check-in that’ll recommended meditations based on how you're feeling. Plus, your membership supports a company founded by a Black woman and Japanese women on a mission to make self-care more representative and inclusive. For a limited time, Spotify listeners can get 50% off an annual Shine Premium membership at theshineapp.com/50. That's a year of Shine Premium for just $26.99.

Let Your ‘Why’ Guide You Feb 12, 2021

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In times of pain or grief, caring for ourselves can feel so challenging. In today’s meditation, we’ll connect with your “why” and how it can guide you through difficult emotions. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- Certain kinds of negative feelings—grief, especially—sit with us for a long time.
2- Our instinct when confronting these kinds of emotions is to try to push them away—but avoiding, ignoring, or repressing these feelings tends to prolong the grieving process.
3- By coming up with a “why,” we give ourselves an anchor to help us work through difficult feelings.
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Mantra: This is why I keep going.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

Permission Granted Feb 11, 2021

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Even when we’re clear on what we want or deserve, it can be hard to give ourselves permission to go after it. Today’s visualization will help you give *yourself* permission to move forward. Voiced by Mel Chanté.
Takeaways:
1- It can be difficult to give ourselves permission to go after what we want or know we deserve.
2- Oftentimes, this hesitancy is rooted in self-doubt or imposter syndrome—we aren’t sure we’re ready for or have earned the right to move forward with what we need.
3- When we grant ourselves permission, we open ourselves up to the possibility for change and growth.
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Mantra: I give myself permission.
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We believe fighting for Black mental health is crucial to fighting for Black lives. That’s why we’re offering a free collection of meditations specific to Black wellbeing in our app. We’re here to help you rest, heal, and cope. And for any of our members that are looking to support our mission to make self-care more inclusive: Consider investing in a Shine Premium membership today. Founded by a Black woman and a Japanese woman, our app features mental health resources and over 90% of our meditations are created and voiced by Black women. Visit theshineapp.com/podcast to get started.

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