Hi,
Frankie here,
Welcome to this meditation,
Loyalty like a dog,
And yes,
Just like my cat meditation,
People refer to this as Frankie's dog meditation,
But this is a heartfelt journey into the soul qualities of loyalty,
Joy and deep presence,
The kind we often see in the eyes of a dog.
Dogs don't ask for us to be perfect,
They ask us to be here,
They offer their love without any conditions and stand beside us in our darkest and brightest moments.
In this meditation,
We'll breathe into that presence,
We'll honour the dog's loyal heart and best friend energy and awaken those same qualities within ourselves.
Get comfortable in your position for this meditation.
Take a deep breath in and gently exhale,
Another deep inhale and release it out.
Let your body soften,
Feel the earth beneath you,
Steady and holding.
Notice your breath moving through you,
Your breath is your anchor.
Now in your mind's eye,
Imagine yourself standing in a peaceful natural landscape.
It might be a wide green meadow,
A forest path or a quiet beach,
Wherever it is,
Feel the safety of this space,
The openness,
The calm,
The sun is warm,
The air is soft and the light golden.
You begin walking slowly,
Each step grounding you deeper into the earth and as you walk,
A dog appears.
It comes from the distance,
Gently towards you,
Tail wagging,
Eyes kind.
It's now walking by your side,
Matching your pace.
There's no need for words,
Just presence.
You can feel their love needing to earn it.
Feel the rhythm of their movement beside you,
The soft sound of pause on the earth,
Their warmth,
Their breath,
Their unwavering focus on you.
This is loyalty in its purest form,
Not demanding,
Not conditional,
Just there.
As you walk,
Feel this presence wrap around your heart like a warm blanket.
Let it remind you that you are worthy of devotion,
That you can be loyal to yourself in the same way,
Steady,
Patient,
True.
Take a deep breath in of loyalty and breathe out doubt.
Let the dependable rhythm of your breath and the presence of your loyal companion guide you deeper into trust.
You are safe,
You are not alone.
After a while,
The dog stops walking and turns to face you.
Their eyes shine with affection and mischief.
They leap slightly,
Tail wagging,
Joyful just to be near you.
You kneel down and they come closer.
Their head rests gently against your heart.
Breathe into this moment,
This love,
Pure,
Present,
Unfiltered.
Feel the warmth of connection.
Let your heart receive this devotion,
This joy,
This playful trust.
Now imagine their energy entering your body.
A wave of joyful presence flows through your chest,
Moving into your arms,
Your belly,
Your spine,
Your face.
Their energy is contagious,
Playful,
Kind,
Free.
Smile softly as you feel it.
Let this new best friend's energy remind you,
You don't have to earn love.
You don't have to be worthy.
You are loved simply for being.
Feel yourself softening.
Let joy rise like the sun inside you.
This is what friendship feels like.
This is what it means to belong.
Now the dog curls beside you,
Lying peacefully as the sun continues to shine.
You sit together in silence,
In companionship.
No need to speak,
No need to move.
Just being together.
Let this moment integrate into your body.
Let it remind you that you can be your own best friend.
That loyalty lives in your bones.
That joy can return with every breath.
Ask yourself gently,
Where in my life can I bring in this kind of presence?
How can I be more loyal to my own heart?
Let the answers float,
Or simply rest in the question.
There is nothing more to fix,
Just a moment to be.
Now allow these affirmations to settle into your heart.
You can say them silently,
Or after me.
I embody the heart of a best friend.
I am dependable,
Grounded,
And kind.
I receive love just as I am.
I am my own steady companion on my path.
I am my own steady companion on my path.
I trust in the goodness of connection.
I trust in the goodness of connection.
I honor the loyalty that lives in my heart.
Breathe in those words,
And let them settle into your body.
Let them become part of who you are.
Thank the spirit of the dog,
Whether this was a memory,
A guide,
Or an energy you've just met for the first time.
Feel their presence still with you,
In your heart,
In your breath,
In your being.
Now take a deep breath in,
And slowly exhale.
Wiggle your fingers and toes.
Gently return to your body,
To your space.
Carry this loyalty,
This loving energy with you,
As you move through life with joy,
Devotion,
And trust.
Blessings to you,
Dear soul,
On your journey.
Namaste.
