Welcome,
My name is Annie and I am the founder of Welcome to the Temple.
Today we're going to be journeying inward to connect with your inner spark,
This deep sense of purpose and drive that fuels your actions and brings your dreams to life.
So find a comfortable position,
Either sitting or lying down,
And let your hands rest gently and close your eyes if that feels safe for you.
Take a moment to arrive here,
Leaving behind any worries or distractions.
Land in your body and know that this is your time.
Take a deep breath in and a long breath out.
I'd like you to begin by noticing your body.
Feel the weight of it against the surface beneath you.
Let yourself be fully supported here,
As though the earth is cradling you.
Again,
Bring your awareness to your breath and there's no need to change it now.
Just notice it,
A gentle rise and fall.
Now we're going to deepen the breath a little bit.
Inhale for a count of four.
Hold for a moment and exhale for six.
Let's do that again.
Inhale deeply for four.
Hold.
And exhale fully for six.
With each breath,
Feel your body relaxing and your mind softening.
If thoughts arise throughout the practice,
Let them pass,
Like clouds floating across the sky.
You're here today to connect with something deeper.
Now imagine a small,
Warm light growing in the center of your chest.
This light represents your inner spark,
Your unique energy,
Your purpose,
Your passion,
Your joy.
And notice how it feels.
Perhaps it's steady and warm.
Maybe it's flickering like a candle.
Whatever you see or feel is perfect.
We're not here to judge it.
Now as you focus on this light,
It begins to grow.
With each breath,
It slowly and gently expands outward.
Filling your chest with warmth and energy and light.
Each breath you take feeds this light,
Making it brighter and stronger.
Now allow this question to arise.
What is something I deeply care about?
It may be a goal.
It may be a dream.
It may be a feeling you want more of in your life.
It might be a relationship you want to nurture.
And just let it surface naturally,
Without forcing it.
What first came to mind.
And as you hold this in your mind,
I want you to imagine your inner spark lighting up even more.
Feeling fulfilled by these ideas,
By these thoughts.
And envision this light illuminating the path before you.
Showing you the next small step you can take toward this care or this dream.
If you begin to feel a bit of anxiety,
Then make the step smaller.
What is the step that feels exciting and achievable?
Maybe a little bit,
A little bit uncomfortable where you're stretching for it.
But still exciting.
Now picture yourself taking that exciting step.
See it clearly.
What does it look like?
How does it feel?
Notice the sense of ease and confidence and feelings of achievement as you move forward with the step.
And notice how your light continues to guide you to the next one.
Feel this momentum building within you.
Excitement.
Excitement of moving closer to what matters most.
Remind yourself,
Repeat after me.
I have the power to act.
My light is always guiding me.
Now spend a few moments basking in this energy.
You're capable,
You're motivated.
You're worthy.
I will bring you back in a moment.
Gently bring your awareness back to your breath.
Inhale deeply through the nose.
Feeling your inner spark glowing brightly.
And exhale,
Sending that energy out into the world before you.
Again,
Inhale deeply through the nose,
Feeling that inner spark glowing.
And exhale,
Sending the energy out into the world.
One more time,
Inhale.
And this time,
Sigh it out.
When you are ready,
You can begin to wiggle your fingers and toes.
You might roll your shoulders,
Have a stretch.
And in your own time,
Open your eyes,
Returning to the present moment.
I encourage you to take some time to reflect.
What step will you take today to honor this spark?
What were you guided towards?
What is achievable?
And carry this energy with you as you move forward.
Returning to that inner light and looking for guidance on the next step.
Thank you for joining me in this meditation.
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And we will see you again in the temple soon.
