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Are you crossing into a new season of life—and wondering how to do it with more peace and clarity?In this first Monday of the new year, Michael shares a grounding meditation and reflection to help you step into 2026 with intention. Using the ancient mantra Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti, this episode guides you across the symbolic bridge from the past to the future—making space for peace amidst external noise, inner tension, and uncertainty.Discover a powerful mantra to invite peace on all levels—external, worldly, and internalFeel seen in the mix of hope, grief, and uncertainty that comes with new beginningsLearn how to let go of what no longer serves you and walk forward with courage and graceTake a deep breath and press play now to begin your new year with stillness, reflection, and purpose.Receive one of my FREE Pause Breathe Reflect Stickers via this link sticker.Sign up for My RIPPLE EFFECT newsletter by clicking Ripple Effect or finding me on Substack. We can also connect on LinkedIn. Download the Pause Breathe Reflect App with Microdose EQ by clicking App on your smartphone. Subscribe to be sure you don’t miss any of the micro-meditations, wellness tips, and guidance that I publish every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:11 am. With Whole Again: A Fresh Approach to Healing, Growth & Resilience after Physical Trauma through Kintsugi Mindfulness, listeners explore resilience through personal stories of trauma, scars, and injury while learning to overcome PTSD, imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and perfectionism with self-compassion, self-love, and self-worth. Through insightful discussions on building resilience, fitness, and stress management, as well as mindfulness practices and digital wellness, the show offers practical tools such as breathwork, micro-dose meditation, grounding techniques, visualization, and daily affirmations for anxiety relief and stress reduction. Inspired by the art of kintsugi, the podcast embodies healing as a transformative process, encouraging a shift in perspective from worry and overwhelm to gratitude and personal growth. By exploring the mind-body connection, micro-dosing strategies for emotional well-being, and holistic approaches to self-care, this podcast empowers listeners to cultivate emotional resilience and live with greater balance and intention.