It's always an honor to lead a meditation and today the purpose of this meditation is really on receiving.
I want to dedicate this meditation today to my beautiful beloved mother who is a generous,
Generous woman.
So very kind-hearted,
Open-hearted,
Loving,
And just very giving in so many ways of her time,
Of her energy.
She's an amazing human being and that is very similar to so many of you here.
So many of you,
All of you,
Every single one of you is a generous human being in your own ways,
Right?
We give of our time,
Of our energy,
Of our love,
Of our compassion and care,
Of resources when we can.
I mean we show up for the world in a very different type of way and it's a beautiful,
Beautiful thing.
And as givers,
Sometimes it's harder to receive,
But also even if it's not hard to receive,
It's so important to receive.
And so today this meditation is an opportunity to open our hearts,
To open our minds,
And really,
Really allow ourselves to receive in whatever way that means for you,
Whatever it is that you need.
So why don't we just take a few nice deep breaths to kind of empty everything out.
Beginning to slow the breath down,
Breathing in slowly through the nose,
And breathing out slowly through the mouth.
And now for a few moments,
Just settle into the question of what is it that I need to receive at this time in my life?
Just allow yourself to settle into that question.
What is it that I need to receive most this time in my life?
With your eyes closed,
Gently begin deepening your breath,
Inviting each breath to be a little slower and softer,
With each breath allowing your awareness to drop more firmly into the present moment,
Allowing yourself to be fully here as you breathe.
Begin to allow the body and mind to soften and slow down.
Breathing deeply,
Begin allowing yourself to open as you soften,
Feel your heart open.
If the mind tries to distract you or create circumstances on what this means,
Simply allow the thoughts to float by just as clouds passing in the sky.
And return your attention to your breath,
Breathing deeply and slowly,
Softening the body,
Softening the mind,
Feeling as you become more open,
More available to receive,
Present and aware as your breath is deep and slow.
Gently begin breathing in to that central space of your heart.
With each breath in,
Feel your heart expand and open.
With each breath out,
Allow your awareness to expand with the heart,
Softening into a space of receiving.
Breathing in,
Feeling your heart expand.
Breathing out,
Softening,
Allowing yourself to be open to receiving whatever it is that you need in your life at this time.
Breathing deeply,
Allowing the heart to expand and open even more,
Trusting that you are already worthy of all it is that you desire.
And in this moment,
Allowing it to be safe for you to receive.
Present in this moment,
Present with your breath,
Present with your heart,
Allowing your awareness to expand and move beyond the body and any limitations,
Beginning to dissolve and merge with the field of oneness that holds you,
Not trying to make anything happen,
Simply remaining open.
Beginning to feel the love that flows all around you,
Flows through you and from you out into the world.
For the next few moments,
As you breathe deeply,
Simply allow yourself to receive this divine love,
Allowing yourself to be nourished,
To be replenished,
Allowing this energy of love that flows all around you and through you now,
To move into any areas of your life that could use a little extra love at this time.
Present in this moment,
Present with your breath,
Notice if there are any areas within you that are resisting,
Allowing yourself to receive.
And with every breath into your heart,
Send love into these spaces,
Inviting them to soften,
To open.
You are worthy just as you are in this moment.
You are deserving and it is safe here for you to receive.
Breathing in,
Feeling your heart and mind expand.
Breathing out,
Softening and opening even more,
Allowing yourself to fully receive,
Allowing yourself to be nourished,
And to be fully held.
How much more can you allow yourself to soften?
How much more can you allow yourself to open,
To receive?
Allowing your own cup to be filled,
Your own heart to be nourished,
Replenishing your soul,
Your spirit,
So it can more deeply walk this earth as a beacon of light,
A beacon of love.
As you continue to breathe deeply,
Take a moment to acknowledge and affirm whatever it is you have received today.
And for the next few moments,
Allow yourself to seal this within your own precious heart.
Gently begin making your way back to your body,
Back into the physical space that holds you.
As you bring gentle movements to the fingers and toes,
Allow yourself to integrate and move the energy that's flowed to you today,
Through all the spaces in your body,
Allowing your breath to return to its natural rhythm.
And when the moment arrives,
Gently opening your eyes.
