Take a moment to close your eyes,
Or let your gaze soften out in front of you as you begin to become present,
Noticing if you're in a seated and upright position that feels comfortable,
Or that you're in an alert position,
However you're listening to this meditation,
Whether that's walking,
Driving,
Hopefully with your eyes open,
Or laying down.
And when you're ready,
We're just going to go ahead and take a moment to notice what it's like to be in your body right here,
Right now.
Not judging anything good or bad,
Just noticing what is.
Temperature,
Sensations,
Sound,
Maybe your heart rate,
Or your breathing.
Just noticing what it's like to be you in this body.
Whenever you're ready,
You're going to go ahead and take your hand and place it over your heart.
We're going to check in with your inner child,
Noticing what's going on in there.
Can you notice what your inner child's doing right now?
Take in as much information as you can.
Notice what they're wearing.
Is there an expression on their face?
Where are they?
What are they doing?
And see if you can start to tune in to what they need right now.
Maybe you can tell simply by their posture or expression.
Or maybe they have something to say to you.
Give them your undivided attention and just notice.
Listening.
Even if all you do is witness them,
That's enough.
But maybe there's something they need that you can give to them.
A hug,
Reassurance,
Or advice.
Maybe they can tell you what they need,
Depending on what age they're at.
Meeting them at whatever age they're at.
Taking your time.
Being present.
Showing up for them in the way that you can.
And if you struggle to know how to show up for them,
It's okay to invite somebody in that may know how to show up for them.
Maybe they can show you by modeling this for you.
Or maybe they can be there to encourage and support you in showing up for them.
Taking your time to do this in a way that makes sense to you.
We're not going for perfect.
Just good enough.
Taking as long as you need here.
And if you would like to include tapping,
Then you might go ahead and,
If this feels good,
Start tapping nice and slow.
Right,
Left,
Right,
Left.
Or at a pace that makes sense for you.
Taking as long as you need until this feels complete.
Not like you've gotten what you needed.
Whenever you're ready,
Saying goodbye for now and letting that inner child know that you will come back and check in with them.
And that they're not alone.
You're here.
I'm here.
Whenever you're ready,
Slowly beginning to come back to the room around you and noticing what it feels like after having done this check-in with yourself before proceeding into the rest of your day.
