1-Minute Buddhist Intention Meditation — Cultivate Patience & Kindness (Day 6)

12 Sept 2026 · 2 min

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The video opens with a brief guided meditation in which the host invites listeners to set an intention for the day focused on personal qualities rather than outcomes. Listeners are prompted to ask themselves whether they will be patient, kind, and listen before responding, and to breathe in this intention, then exhale while embodying the feeling of that quality. The meditation emphasizes self‑reflection over control of external events and ends with a gentle invitation to share the practice and a link to the host’s website. The second half of the video is a sponsored message for Rakuten, describing the cashback and rewards program, listing participating retailers, redemption options, and encouraging listeners to join for free via the website or app.

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Welcome. I'm so glad you're here. Most of what happens today is outside your control, but how you meet it isn't. Instead of starting your day with a list of what you want to happen, try starting with how you want to be. May I be patient? May I be kind? May I listen before I respond? You won't always hit it, and that's fine. At the end of the day, you can just ask yourself honestly, did I show up the way I meant to? As you take a breath in, please set that kind of intention, not for what you'll get, but for who you'll be while you're getting it. Hold. And as you exhale, connect with the feeling of embodying the quality you are intending. Let that be your anchor, not what happens today, but how you'll meet it. Here's a brief note from Mike. Thank you so much for listening. I truly hope this is helpful. If you think someone might benefit from this, please share it with them. May you be safe. May you be happy. May you live with ease. If you'd like to learn more about Mike or reach out to him directly, visit theartofmondaymorning.com. We are both sending you so much love.
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