Welcome to this guided meditation.
In this meditation,
We'll connect to a deep,
Peaceful and clear sense of our purpose.
We will reflect on what truly matters to us and use that to motivate a productive and joyful approach to our life.
In this meditation,
We'll have a lot of periods of silence.
The goal here is just to focus on your breath,
Try to be in tune with your body and let any thoughts come and go,
Just noticing them if they come up for you.
To get started,
Make your way to a comfortable position and close your eyes.
Take a few deep breaths.
Allow the air as it enters your nostrils,
Fills your lungs and gently flows out.
Observe your breath and notice how each breath is just a little bit different.
Continuing to breathe deeply,
Bring your attention to your body.
Notice if you feel tension or discomfort and imagine relaxing those tense areas with each exhale.
Starting at the top of your body,
Consciously relax as you slowly scan down.
Relax your forehead and behind your eyes.
Soften your jaw,
Let your shoulders drop.
Feel your arms heavy by your sides.
Allow your chest and stomach to relax.
Feel your hips sinking into the surface beneath you.
Soften your legs and relax your feet and toes.
Now take some time to just follow your breath.
It might be helpful to count the breaths or think to yourself in,
Out in time with each inhale and exhale,
Just to give your mind something to focus on.
It's totally normal for the mind to wander a bit,
Just come back to the breath whenever you notice.
We'll follow the breath in silence for a few minutes.
Gently consider the following question,
What are you doing when you feel most alive?
Let whatever thoughts bubble up as they come.
If you can't think of anything,
That's fine.
Don't try to force it,
Just focus on the breath and observe any feelings that may make their presence known.
Once again,
Let's return to the question,
What are you doing when you feel most alive?
How can you really live during our short time in this world?
Allow your thoughts to come and go,
Just returning to the breath if you notice your mind wandering.
Now,
Slowly bring your attention back to the present moment.
Notice the sounds around you,
The sensation of your body against the surface.
Wiggle your fingers and your toes and maybe take a moment to stretch if it feels good for you.
When you're ready,
Open your eyes.
Take a moment to sit quietly and carry this sense of purposeful calm with you as you go about your day.
