Resilience is not just something that you build,
It's something you inherit.
The strength of your ancestors lives in your bones,
Your breath,
And your being.
Their wisdom flows through you,
Just as your own inner knowing does.
Today we will awaken this wisdom,
Calling upon the support of your lineage,
Your body,
And even the unseen forces that guide you.
We would also identify a tangible resource,
An object,
A person,
Or even something unseen that you can turn to in challenging moments.
Find a comfortable space,
Sit or lie down,
And close your eyes.
Take a deep breath in,
And feel your body settling,
Softening,
And arriving in this moment.
Now bring your awareness to your body.
Feel the ground beneath you,
And let it hold you.
Notice where in your body you feel tension,
And where in your body you feel soft.
Bring your attention to your heart,
And imagine a warm light glowing there,
Steady,
Strong,
And eternal.
Your body is a resource.
It remembers resilience.
It holds the stories of survival,
Adaptation,
And wisdom that has been passed down through generations.
Now imagine standing in a vast,
Open space.
This might be your favorite place,
A space that you're familiar with,
A place that brings you peace.
And behind you,
Stretching as far as you can see,
Are your ancestors.
Those you knew,
Those you never met,
And those whose names were lost to time.
They have lived through hardship,
Through love,
Through change,
And they're here now.
One of your ancestors stepped forward.
This is your ancestral guide.
They place a hand on your shoulder and whisper,
You're not alone.
You're never alone.
Our strength is your strength.
Feel their presence.
Let their resilience flow into you.
Now imagine that before you appears a resource,
Something that represents strength,
Guidance,
Or comfort.
It could be a person,
A loved one,
An ancestor,
Or even a mentor who exists only in your imagination.
It could be an object,
A stone,
A book,
A talisman,
A piece of clothing,
A feeling,
A deep sense of peace,
Courage,
Or love.
Or a non-physical entity,
Like a spiritual presence,
A guardian,
Or an energy that you trust.
Whatever appear,
Trust it.
This is your resilience anchor.
Now engage with this resource.
If it's a person,
Feel their warmth.
Hear their words of support.
If it's an object,
Hold it in your hands.
Feeling is weight and energy.
And if it's a feeling,
Let it expand in your chest,
Feeling your entire body.
Take a deep breath and allow yourself to receive its strength.
Now in your life,
If you can reflect,
When have you been strong before?
How can this resource support you in difficult moments?
And what would this resource say to you on a challenging day?
Imagine yourself reaching for this resource the next time you need it.
Feel the way it grounds you,
Empowers you,
And reminds you of who you are.
Feel your feet on the ground,
Your heart beating,
Your breath flowing.
Take another deep breath in,
And feel the support of your ancestors.
You are held by your own inner wisdom.
You're stronger than you know.
Now repeat in your head or out loud.
I carry the strength of those before me.
I am guided,
Supported,
And whole.
I have everything I need within me.
Slowly bring awareness back to your breath.
Start wiggling your fingers,
Your toes.
And gently open your eyes,
Carrying these feelings of the resilience into your day.
Just remember that your body remembers,
And your ancestors guide you.
Your resource,
Whatever form it takes,
Is always available to you.
And you can return to it whenever you need.
Namaste.
