Welcome.
This guided meditation.
Is intended for relaxation.
And personal well-being.
It is not a substitute for professional medical care.
Please listen in a safe,
Comfortable place where you can remain still and undisturbed.
If you experience any physical or emotional discomfort.
Please pause the practice and return when you feel ready to do so.
It yourself into a comfortable position.
Close your eyes.
And gently take a deep breath in.
Feel your stomach rise and your ribs expand.
Gently release that breath,
Breathing out any tension.
Continue breathing in a way that is natural and comfortable for you.
When thoughts come into your head,
Do not follow them.
Just let them float past you.
They do not need your attention right now.
There is nowhere you need to be.
And nothing that you need to do right now.
Using your mind's eye.
See yourself standing at the side of a river.
The water is clear.
And looks so fresh and inviting.
It is a beautiful day with a clear blue sky.
And a warm energising sun is shining down.
The grass beneath your feet is soft.
Cushioning you and connecting you to the earth.
It reminds you of how powerful and healing Mother Nature can be.
As you look around you.
You take in the beautiful landscape.
You see the lush green grass.
The clear waters.
The beautiful blue sky.
And you can smell the scent of the flowers that are growing all around you.
This is a safe space for you.
A beautiful healing place.
You can hear the trickle of water.
Coming from nearby.
And as you look off into the distance.
You see a waterfall.
Gently flowing into the river.
Creating a mist of water.
This is the most amazing waterfall you have ever seen.
You make your way toward the waterfall.
With each drop of water that falls,
You begin to feel lighter.
And you realise that the water can wash away the fears that you have been having.
And it can carry away any thoughts and feelings.
That have not been serving you well.
You reach out your hand and feel the water.
It is the perfect temperature for you.
Feel the water drip over your hand.
And run through your fingers.
Cleanse in you.
Refreshing you.
This is the clearest,
Purest water that there has ever been.
You feel the water begin to trickle down your arms.
Slowly,
You step further into the waterfall.
Feel the water touch your feet.
Your legs.
Your body.
And lastly,
Your face.
Remembering that you are in a safe place.
As the water falls around you.
Over you.
You feel calm.
Relaxed.
Soothe.
The water continues to wash down your body.
Cleanse in you.
And carrying your tension down the river.
Dissolving it in the flowing waters.
Let the healing water continue to wash over you.
Washing away any self-doubt and any critical thoughts that you may have.
Feel your worries and problems flow away from you.
This reminds you how strong you can be and that it's okay to take time for yourself.
Now.
Feeling fully cleansed.
You step out of the waterfall.
And feel the last of the water flow down you.
Leaving you feeling refreshed.
And re-energized.
You lay down on the grass and feel the warm sun on your body.
And as it touches your skin.
It leaves a warm glow all around you.
You feel calm.
Cleansed.
Re-energized.
As you lay here surrounded by the golden sunlight.
Enjoying your newfound peace.
Say to yourself,
I am calm.
I am re-energized.
Spend a few moments here.
With the warm glow of the sun.
Touching your body.
And allow the words to settle in you.
I am calm.
I am re-energised.
You are now feeling calm.
Cleansed and soothed.
Notice the quiet space that is now within you.
The stillness that now surrounds you.
You will take this newfound positive energy with you.
Into your week ahead.
It is now time for you to return home.
You leave the waterfall.
And walk back along the riverbank.
Returning.
To the now.
Back to the present moment.
Begin to notice the sounds around you.
Feel the surface that is supporting you.
Slowly wiggle your toes.
Wiggle your fingers.
And when you are ready to do so.
Open your eyes.
You have returned,
Feeling calmer,
Lighter.
Cleansed.
And renewed.
Peace be with you.
