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Understanding What’s Holding You Back

by Emily Perry

Rated
5
Type
guided
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
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In this guided meditation, we’ll explore and uncover the hidden beliefs and fears that may be holding you back from your true potential. Through gentle reflection, you’ll gain clarity on what’s been limiting your progress and begin the process of releasing these barriers. Join us to let go of self-doubt and step into a more empowered version of yourself, creating space for growth and transformation. Music by Cora Zea/Epidemic Sound

MeditationSelf ExplorationLimiting BeliefsTransformationVisualizationSelf AwarenessEmotional ReleasePersonal GrowthBelief TransformationVisualization Technique

Transcript

Understanding what's holding you back,

Welcome.

In this meditation,

We're exploring one of the most crucial aspects of the reinvention process,

Understanding what's holding you back.

Find a comfortable seat.

Take a moment to close your eyes and breathe deeply.

Inhale,

Feeling the air fill your lungs,

And exhale,

Releasing any tension in your body.

Ground yourself in this moment,

Fully present and open to self-exploration.

As you settle into this space,

I want you to reflect on the stories,

Beliefs,

And thoughts that have shaped your life most recently.

How is your life feeling right now,

In this moment?

How is it feeling in your body?

Every one of us carries beliefs,

Some empowering,

Others limiting.

What beliefs have been playing on repeat in your mind?

Are they beliefs that support you,

Or do they keep you stuck?

Maybe it's a belief that you're not capable,

That change is too hard,

Or that you're not worthy of living the life you dream of.

Whatever it is,

We're not judging these beliefs,

But we are bringing them to the surface.

Awareness is a first step in transformation.

For the next few breaths,

Allowing these beliefs to surface.

Now visualize these beliefs like clouds in the sky.

They may feel heavy,

Dark,

Looming,

But they are not a part of who you truly are.

They are temporary.

Watch as they float by,

Knowing that they don't define you.

With each breath,

Create space between you and these limiting thoughts,

These clouds just passing through.

Take a deep breath in,

And as you exhale,

Imagine blowing these beliefs away.

Watch them drift off into the distance,

Lighter and lighter,

Till they disappear from view.

And as you breathe here,

What do you notice about yourself without those beliefs?

How do you feel?

What does your body feel?

What possibilities open up when you release the thoughts that hold you back?

Remember that awareness is the first step,

And you've taken that step today.

Take a final deep breath in,

And when you're ready,

Gently open your eyes.

You are already on your way to creating the life you're meant to live.

Meet your Teacher

Emily PerrySanta Cruz, CA, USA

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