Welcome to this guided meditation for taming anxiety.
Begin by finding a quiet,
Comfortable place to sit or lie down.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath.
Let us ground in the present moment.
Take a slow,
Deep breath in through your nose.
Hold for a moment and exhale gently through your mouth.
Feel your body begin to relax.
Let any tension in your shoulders,
Your jaw,
And your hands melt away.
Notice the surface beneath you.
Feel its support.
You are safe.
You are grounded.
You are here.
Bring your attention to your breath,
Its natural rhythm flowing in and out.
There's no need to change it.
Just observe.
Each inhale nourishes you.
Each exhale releases tension.
If thoughts arise,
That's okay.
Acknowledge them and let them float away like clouds in the sky.
Bring your focus gently back to your breath.
Now as you inhale,
Imagine breathing in calm,
Cool air,
Filling you with peace.
As you exhale,
Visualize releasing any anxious thoughts,
Letting them dissolve into the air.
Inhale peace.
Exhale tension.
Inhale calm.
Exhale worry.
Picture yourself in a peaceful place,
A quiet meadow,
A serene beach,
Or a cozy warm room.
Feel the safety and stillness surrounding you.
Know that in this moment,
You are okay.
You are safe.
Silently repeat to yourself,
I am safe.
I am strong.
I am at peace.
I am safe.
I am strong.
I am at peace.
Slowly bring your awareness back to your body.
Wiggle your fingers and toes.
Feel the air against your skin.
Take one final deep breath in and let it go.
When you're ready,
Gently open your eyes.
Carry this sense of peace with you.
Anxiety may come and go,
But your breath is always here to anchor you.
You are in control.
You are enough.
You are at peace.