You,
My friend,
Are uniquely made.
Today we celebrate you,
Your strengths,
Your shortcomings,
Your talents and gifts.
We celebrate your ideas and your relationships and the light that you put forth into our world because you are a gift.
Close your eyes now.
Take three deep breaths with me.
Breathe in and out.
In again and release.
And one more time in and out.
Relax into a comfortable position where you can reflect on this past week.
Each one of us is a unique gift to the universe.
Your presence here is worth something.
You are to be celebrated and thanked and appreciated and noticed and loved.
The fact that you've been led to this exact meditation at this exact time is not a coincidence,
My friend.
Sometimes we need to celebrate ourselves to fulfill our souls.
Sometimes we need to do it to release a sadness.
And other times,
We just need to pause for a minute and remember that each life on this planet is worthy of celebration.
Let's reflect on this week.
Take a moment to recall a time when you helped someone else this week.
Now recall something that made you laugh this week.
Think of a moment that made you smile,
Something that touched your soul.
Now let's recall a moment this week when you felt less than.
Why did you feel this way?
Did you have any sad moments this week?
It's a productive exercise to reflect on your experiences each week because every experience makes us who we are.
Every moment is an opportunity to grow and learn.
If there's something you wish you had handled differently this week,
Recall it now.
First of all,
Tell yourself this.
It's okay.
I accept my shortcomings and I love my whole self.
Let's say that one more time.
I accept my shortcomings and I love my whole self.
Now take a minute to vividly see in your mind's eye the way you wish this situation had unfolded.
Now let's recall a moment this week when you felt less than.
Making mistakes is how we grow and learn.
Imagining a healthier outcome can help our brains to react differently next time.
As we celebrate you today,
We celebrate your victories,
Your losses,
Your mistakes and shortcomings,
The wonder of you,
The love you have to give,
And everything in between.
I have enjoyed spending these intimate moments with you today.
I hope that you'll visit this meditation weekly,
Taking the time to celebrate who you are and who you're becoming.
You my friend are uniquely made and today I celebrate you,
A precious gift to this universe.
Breathe in deeply and come back now to the room that surrounds you.
You can wiggle your fingers and your toes.
Give a stretch and when you're ready you can open your eyes.
I wish you peace and love.
May God bless you and keep you.
