Welcome,
Beautiful soul.
Take this moment just for yourself.
A moment to slow down.
To breathe and to gently return home to yourself.
My name is Regina and I will be guiding you through this meditation today.
Wherever you are,
However you feel,
You are always welcome here.
Today we will explore something many people carry quietly within them.
The need for approval.
The desire to be liked,
Accepted and validated by others.
This is a very human experience.
Before we begin the meditation,
I would like to share a short story with you.
There once was a painter who loved to create art.
Every morning she would paint freely,
Allowing colors and shapes to flow from her imagination.
Her paintings were vibrant,
Unique and full of life.
One day,
She decided to show her work to others.
Some people loved the colors,
Others said the paintings were too bright.
Some said they preferred landscapes,
Others thought the style was strange.
Wanting everyone to like her work,
The painter began to change her paintings.
She softened the colors,
She adjusted the shapes.
She painted what she thought people wanted to see.
Soon.
Everyone thought her paintings were fine.
But something was missing.
One day,
She looked at her cameras.
And realize something important.
Her paintings no longer felt like hers.
In trying to please everyone,
She had lost her own voice.
So the next morning she returned to the campus.
And this time,
She painted only what felt true to her heart.
Some people still loved her art,
And some people didn't.
But something inside her return,
Joy,
Freedom and authenticity.
Now the lesson of the story is simple.
Not everyone will approve your choices.
And that is okay.
This is your life.
And your life was never meant to be a performance for others.
Your life is meant to be an expression of who you truly are.
So I will say it again,
Your life is meant to be an expression of who you truly are.
And when you release the need for approval,
You begin to return home to yourself and feel free.
And now with this sound.
Let's relax.
Take a slow deep breath in through your nose.
And just let it all go.
Through your mouth.
And if you haven't yet.
Gently close your eyes.
And repeat the inhale.
And exhale.
Relax your body,
Your shoulders.
And let your body settle Bring your awareness to your heart.
Notice the gentle movement of your breath.
Now imagine the many expectations you may have carried through life.
Expectations from family,
From society,
From friends.
From past experiences.
Sometimes these expectations can feel like invisible weights we carry But in this moment,
You are allowed to set them down.
And with that,
Set yourself free.
Only you can allow yourself to make the change.
Make the decision today.
That you live.
And authentic life from now on.
And create the dream life you always wanted and imagined for yourself.
Take a long deep breath in and out.
And exhale.
And with each breath out,
Imagine letting it go.
Letting go the need to prove yourself Letting go the need to explain yourself.
Letting go the need to be approved by anyone and everyone.
You do not need to earn your worth.
You are already worthy.
You're born worthy.
Feel the space opening inside of you.
The space.
To simply be yourself.
Your authentic self doesn't need permission.
It doesn't need a blouse.
It simply exists.
And that is enough.
You are enough.
Now we will spend a few minutes resting in silence.
Allow yourself to feel what is it like to exist without needing approval.
And it is ok.
You are safe.
Just breathe.
Just be.
Episodes.
And past experiences may surface.
And that's a good sign.
And judge them.
Olive Sir.
They may come with emotions as well.
And they are always welcome here.
You are safe.
However,
Don't interact with them.
Just give yourself permission to let them all go.
And when you're ready,
Just bring back your awareness to your breath.
When the time is up.
I will ring the chime for you.
Take a deep breath.
Long,
Slow breath in and out.
And gently exhale.
Breathe in once again.
And exhale.
Notice the calm within your body.
When you stop searching for approval outside.
You begin discovering your strength within.
Stop wasting your precious life for us to look for approval.
There will be always people that have something to say.
And that it's okay.
As you move forward in your life.
Just remember this.
You do not need everyone's approval to live your truth.
Just be authentic.
Be yourself.
And be truth to yourself,
Not for others.
Take one final deep breath in.
And slowly exhale.
Begay your fingers and toes.
And when you are ready.
You can gently open your eyes.
I'll leave you with this mantra for today or for the rest of your life if you wish to I live my life freely.
Stay awake to the quiet wisdom within you.
Thank you so much for being here today with me and allowing yourself to dedicate this time for yourself.
Live your life as you want it and live it fully.
Enjoy every moment.
And until we meet again I wish you all the best.
I love you deeply.
Namaste.
