For the next few moments.
Allow yourself.
And choose comfort.
You might like to sit.
Or lie down.
Whatever allows your body.
To soften without effort.
If it feels right,
Gently close your eyes.
Or let your gaze.
Rest in something peaceful.
A patch of sky.
The light through a window.
Or the quiet flicker of a candle.
Take a slow breath in through your nose.
And exhale with ease from your mouth.
Again,
Breathing in.
And letting your breath leave your body.
Just a little more slowly.
Notice the places that are still holding on.
Simply notice.
Instead of pushing your feelings aside,
You've chosen to meet yourself with kindness.
That is an act of courage.
Take another gentle breath.
Now imagine a place.
Wear your whole body.
Instinctively relaxes.
It could be somewhere you've visited.
Or somewhere your heart creates just for you.
Perhaps.
It's surrounded by trees.
Or beside the ocean.
Or rabbed.
In warm golden light.
There is nothing expected of you here.
Only peace.
As you settle into this place.
Imagine noticing a younger version of yourself nearby.
No words are needed at first.
Simply offer them your presence.
Then,
If it feels natural,
Reach out and take their hand.
Let them know you don't have to carry this alone anymore.
I'm here now.
I'll stay with you.
Watch their shoulders soften as they feel your steady presence.
Take a slow breath in.
And breathe out.
Allow those same words to reach your own heart.
I am safe in this moment.
I can breathe.
I can soften.
Even if your mind wanders.
Even if.
.
.
Old memories briefly return.
Remember this.
Thoughts come and go.
This moment is here.
This breath.
Is here.
And you are here.
Take one final deep breath in.
And exhale slowly.
When you're ready.
Gently return.
Carrying this quiet sense of safety with you.
No matter where life takes you today.
May you remember.
Home is not somewhere.
You have to find.
It is something you can return to within yourself.
One breath at a time.
