Navigation assistance for the long dark morning routine of the soul

Post date: 2019-04-13 05:09:44
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Please recommend recordings (and/or podcasts) of devotions or meditations that would be suitable for a morning routine.

Apparently my anxiety likes to hit around 7:30am, when, while attempting to get my executive-dysfunctional self out the door in under an hour, I distract myself from the concerns of the upcoming day by ruminating upon events from my childhood, interpersonal relationships, current events, moral questions, and similar things. Once I'm fully awake, I'm fine-- I can break out of negative thinking cycles pretty well. But I continually have difficulty doing so first thing in the morning, and it usually adds up to an hour to the grind of getting ready because I'll be sitting there too worked up over, say, migrant labor conditions to put on my second sock. I don't check the news or social media in the morning anymore, which has definitely helped but not fixed the problem. Attempting to read something doesn't do much for my current needs; I've tried it and I just end up late because I'm still reading. But I think a devotional series or guided meditations that I can listen to as I get ready would be effective, since it would take me out of my own head just enough to keep moving. I've never listened to anything of the sort as a recording before, although I have positive experiences with the same in-person during retreats and classes. So, any recommendations?

Preferably, no: yelling super-energized aggressive tone or content, inspirational-aspirational success-oriented message, loud music, fundamentalist evangelical jargon, reflecting on the day (unless it's the upcoming day), anything excessively self-oriented.

Preferably, some: calming instrumental music if any, natural speaking voice, slow-to-moderate pace, religious or philosophical content with some meat to it, questions for reflection with silence to reflect, helpful preparation for a contemplative day in which mindfulness and compassion for others is emphasized.
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