Welcome to this meditation.
This meditation is based on a 500 year old book written by Yao Li Fan for his son,
Explaining what he had learnt during his life.
It contains four lessons of wisdom for all ages.
So find a comfortable and peaceful place where you can sit or lie down.
Close your eyes gently and take a deep breath in.
Fill your lungs with fresh air and exhale slowly,
Releasing all tension or stress that you may be carrying.
Let's take another breath in and slowly let it out.
And now let's embark on this little journey and explore this book.
Lesson number one,
The lesson of destiny.
As you continue to breathe deeply,
Visualize yourself standing tall at the helm of a grand majestic ship.
This is a representation of your life's voyage.
Acknowledge that you are not merely a passenger,
You are the captain.
You are responsible for steering your life towards the destiny you seek.
Sense the inherent strength and empowerment within you.
The power to shape your life through thoughts,
Actions and choices.
See the vast boundless ocean of possibilities that stretch out in front of you.
With each breath strengthen your belief,
I am the architect of my destiny and I hold the power to shape my life.
That's right,
The first lesson is,
I am the architect of my destiny and I hold the power to shape my life.
Lesson number two,
The lesson of the heart.
Shift your consciousness towards the centre of your chest where your heart resides.
See a radiant and nurturing light glowing within you,
This light embodying the essence of your heart.
As you continue to breathe deeply,
Sense this light growing,
Increasingly radiant and warm,
Growing with each breath.
This light embodies love and compassion in their purest forms.
Just allow it to expand,
Filling your entire being with an abundance of warmth,
Kindness and boundless empathy.
With each exhale,
Let this love extend beyond the boundaries of self,
Embracing all beings with profound understanding and harmonious resonance.
Whisper gently to yourself,
My heart is open and I consciously choose love and compassion.
Say this again,
My heart is open and I consciously choose love and compassion.
And the third lesson,
The lesson of speech.
Now turn your focus towards your words,
Recognising the immense power they possess.
See your words as potent tools of creation,
Capable of shaping your reality and influencing the world around you.
With each exhalation,
Visualise yourself speaking with a genuine,
Unwavering kindness,
Speaking with an unshakable commitment to the truth,
And speaking with a depth of empathy that transcends all boundaries.
See your words as seeds of positivity and understanding,
Sowing fields of harmony and goodwill wherever they find a home.
Contemplate the profound impact your words have on others and how they mould the landscape of your relationships.
And you say,
May my words always embody kindness and truth.
May my words always embody kindness and truth.
And the last lesson,
The lesson of conduct.
Transition your focus to your actions and conduct.
Picture yourself as a person of impeccable integrity and virtue.
Visualise yourself as a beacon radiating honesty,
Humility and endeavour.
See the ripples of positivity emanating from all of your actions,
Inspiring and uplifting all those who are touched by your presence.
Realise how your conduct contributes to the creation of a world brimming with goodness and boundless compassion.
Affirm with unwavering resolve,
I wholeheartedly commit to living a life of noble conduct,
Forever guided by the radiant light of my inner virtues.
That's right,
I wholeheartedly commit to living a life of noble conduct,
Forever guided by the radiant light of my inner virtues.
Take a moment now to reflect on the profound insights and the transformative energies cultivated during this meditation.
Feel the empowerment and inner peace flowing through you as you align with these timeless teachings.
Just take a moment now to reflect on the profound insights and the transformative energies cultivated in this.
Feel the empowerment and inner peace flowing through you as you align with these timeless teachings.
Understand that you are indeed the master of your destiny.
You are guided by a heart overflowing with love.
You're speaking words that nurture and understand others and living a life that radiates noble conduct.
And when you are ready,
You can slowly come back.
Open your eyes,
Return to the present moment,
Carrying with you these profound 500-year-old lessons of wisdom.
Remember,
You possess extraordinary power to shape your destiny and make an enduring positive impact on not only yourself through your heart and words and actions,
But also in the world around you.
