Hopefully by now you've found a comfortable position,
And if you haven't,
Make sure you wiggle around,
Get what you need,
And get yourself comfortable.
So doing a quick body scan,
Seeing where you may be holding tension today,
Checking in with your feet and toes,
Your calves and shins,
Your knees and backs of your knees,
Thighs and hamstrings,
Letting them all release and let go,
Your hips,
Buttocks and pelvis,
And allowing your belly to expand with each breath in and fall back towards your spine on each breath out,
Releasing torso,
Chest,
Middle and upper back,
Shoulders,
Arms,
Hands and fingers,
Checking in to see that your neck is soft and supple,
Jaw letting go,
Tongue away from the roof of your mouth,
Cheeks relaxing and eyes falling into their sockets,
Forehead smooth,
Scalp relaxed,
Breathing into any area that may still be holding tension,
As we just celebrated the birthday of Ganesha last week,
Elephant will be doing a guided meditation based on his qualities,
So allowing yourself to fully relax,
Feeling heavy and stable,
Allowing the earth to support you,
Releasing the thoughts of your day and your plans for tomorrow,
Just allowing yourself to be fully present here and now,
Allowing yourself to release and let go of things that need letting go of,
But also allowing yourself to be open to any gifts,
Healing or clarity that may come to you,
As you continue to breathe,
Allowing the belly to expand with each breath in and fall back towards the spine on each breath out,
Visualize a warm golden light forming at the center of your chest,
Radiating tranquility,
Compassion and deep understanding.
With every inhale this light expands,
Filling you with resilience,
Perseverance and quiet strength.
Now gently bring to your mind the image of Ganesha,
If you know what he looks like,
An elephant god,
Remover of obstacles,
If you're not familiar with him,
Bring to your mind somebody that you know,
Who is stable,
Steady,
Wise,
See them in your vision,
Symbolizing intellect,
Foresight and the power to look beyond all obstacles.
His flexible trunk reminds you of adaptability and the ability to approach any situation with creativity and grace.
He sits peacefully,
Embodying humility,
Patience and compassion.
He's a remover of obstacles,
A patron of beginnings and a bestower of good fortune.
Now visualize yourself standing at the threshold of a new path.
Notice if the way seems blocked by rocks,
Tangled branches or a soft mist.
These are the challenges,
These are self-doubt or worries that you face.
Take a moment to observe them without judgment,
Grounded in humility and patience.
Ganesha stands beside you,
Extending a hand in blessing,
A promise of encouragement and protection.
With steady perseverance he gently clears stones from your path,
Lifts the branches and lets the mist dissolve in the warmth of his compassionate gaze.
The way ahead brightens,
Inviting you forward.
Feel relief and gratitude as your heart lightens,
The weight of obstacles lifts from your shoulders,
Affirm to yourself,
With wisdom,
Humility and patience,
I overcome every challenge.
Saying that again,
With wisdom,
Humility and patience,
I overcome every challenge.
Focus on Ganesha's large,
Sensitive ears,
A symbol of listening deeply and discerning truth.
As you picture this,
Let your own ability to listen expand,
To others,
To listen to life,
To listen to your own inner wisdom,
To listen to your connection to the divine.
Outside noise fades and you hear your intuition with newfound clarity and foresight.
Affirm,
I trust my inner guidance and listen with compassion.
Once again,
I trust my inner guidance and listen with compassion.
Now notice Ganesha's single tusk,
A sign of intellect and the power to distinguish between what serves you and what does not.
Imagine this quality awakening within,
Your thoughts become clear,
Purpose sharpens and distractions fall away.
Creativity flows,
Directed by humble focus and a courageous heart.
Repeat silently,
My mind is clear and focused,
I move forward with adaptability and purpose.
My mind is clear and focused,
I move forward with adaptability and purpose.
See Ganesha holding a sweet treat,
A symbol of life's joys and the rewards mindfulness brings.
Let this remind you to savor progress and remain grateful through every step.
Feel fulfillment,
Contentment and the sweetest sweetness that patience and perseverance can yield.
Affirm softly,
I celebrate with every step,
Gratitude and joy.
And affirm,
I celebrate every step with gratitude and joy.
Taking a deep breath,
Inhaling the wisdom,
Intellect,
Humility and adaptability of Ganesha.
As you exhale,
Let go of any lingering tension or fear.
Know that these gifts of wisdom,
Patience,
Compassion,
Perseverance are always within you.
Always ready to help as you embark on new journeys and embrace life's unfolding path.
With wisdom,
Humility and patience,
I overcome every challenge.
I trust my inner guidance and listen with compassion.
My mind is clear and focused,
I move forward with adaptability and purpose.
I celebrate every step with gratitude and joy.
