Take a moment to settle into a comfortable position and allow yourself to arrive here.
Feel the support beneath your body.
The gentle movement of your breath.
And the space around you.
Let this be a few quiet moments that belong entirely to you.
Take a slow breath in.
And as you breathe out,
Allow your body to soften a little more.
Bring your attention inward.
And notice how you feel right now.
Perhaps there is a feeling,
A thought,
Or a sensation asking for your attention.
Give yourself permission to simply listen.
Imagine that for these few moments the outside world becomes a little quieter,
Giving you the space to hear your own inner voice.
And now,
Slowly,
Imagine turning toward the deepest part of your own inner world.
The part that has its own feelings,
Dreams and needs.
Ask yourself softly,
What am I feeling?
Give yourself a few quiet moments to listen.
What do I need right now?
Allow whatever comes to you to simply be there.
Now ask yourself,
What do I want?
Perhaps something simple comes to mind.
More rest.
Time with a friend.
A creative project.
A quiet morning.
Maybe there is something you have been longing for that you haven't given yourself much space to hear.
Imagine gathering these little pieces of yourself and bringing them closer.
Your needs,
Your interests,
Your dreams.
Your own unique way of moving through life.
Let yourself remember that all of these things belong here.
Take a slow breath in.
And gently place a hand over your heart if that feels comfortable.
Feel the warmth of your hand.
And allow yourself to receive the same tenderness you so naturally offer to the people you love.
You might quietly tell yourself,
My needs matter.
My feelings matter.
My life matters.
There is space for me here.
Stay with these words for a few breaths,
Allowing them to settle gently within you.
Feel the breath moving through your body.
And notice the sense of coming back into your own center.
And as you slowly return your awareness to the room around you.
Carry this feeling with you,
The feeling of being connected to someone you love while remaining connected to yourself.
