What you're about to experience is different.
This isn't about feel-good platitudes or mystical energy.
It's about accessing the parts of yourself that still influence how you move through the world today.
The most successful people you admire,
From CEOs to elite athletes,
Use practices like this one.
They just don't talk about it.
In the next 10 minutes,
You're going to reconnect with a crucial part of yourself that's been operating behind the scenes.
This isn't about dwelling in the past.
It's about integration,
Clarity,
And moving forward with more internal alignment.
I want you to find a position where you'll be undisturbed,
Sitting or lying down.
Both of those work.
I want you to take one deliberate breath through your nose,
All the way in,
And then all the way out.
Some initial resistance is normal.
Your mind is designed to maintain the status quo.
But meaningful change is possible,
And what follows is essentially a targeted reset.
Just stay with it and notice what happens.
Focus on your breath,
Not controlling it,
Just tracking the sensation.
This immediately shifts your attention inward where the real work happens.
Now feel where your body connects to the surface beneath you.
This grounds your system and creates a foundation of safety.
Scan your body for tension points.
These are stress responses locked in your tissue,
Tangible signals of what you're carrying.
Your jaw,
Your shoulders,
Your stomach.
Find where you're holding.
With each exhale,
Allow some of that tension to just dissolve.
The simple act of noticing often creates the space for release.
Your mind processes countless signals every moment,
But right now we're directing that remarkable power towards something specific and valuable.
Bring to mind a location where you naturally feel at ease,
Not a fantasy,
Just somewhere real that signals safety to your deepest self.
A room,
A landscape,
A specific chair,
Somewhere your guard naturally lowers.
In this safe space,
Allow an image of your younger self to emerge.
Not the idealized version,
The actual you at a significant age,
Perhaps 7,
10,
Or even 13.
The first age that comes to mind is typically the one most relevant right now.
See this younger version with clarity,
Crystal clarity.
Notice your posture,
Facial expression,
And what they're wearing.
This precision creates a stronger connection to what's stored in your emotional memory.
The emotional quality of this younger self,
Whether confident,
Fearful,
Angry,
Or even sad,
Represents actual experiences that shaped you.
This isn't imaginary.
It's accessing patterns formed during critical parts of your development.
Now,
With full adult awareness,
Engage with this younger version of yourself.
This is where the real shift happens.
When your mature perspectives connect with earlier formations,
Direct a clear question to your younger self.
What do you need from me?
What should I understand about you?
I want you to listen without filtering.
The response may come as words,
Images,
Or sensations in your body.
You're accessing information that typically remains just below the surface of awareness.
Whatever emerges,
Frustration,
Sadness,
Loneliness,
Fear,
Acknowledge it directly.
These aren't random feelings.
They're information about your real experiences that formed your baseline expectations about life and relationships.
Now,
Using your current understanding and perspective,
Offer something this younger you needed to hear.
Not empty reassurance,
But something genuine and true.
And it might sound like this,
That wasn't your fault.
You didn't deserve that.
You handled that remarkably well considering.
You don't have to carry this anymore.
This is where meaningful change happens,
At the intersection of past and present awareness.
Something shifts when these different aspects of your experience connect.
If specific memories surface,
Particular moments of hurt,
Misunderstanding,
Or belief formation,
Simply witness them.
Just your attention,
Without resistance,
Allow these past and present moments to shift.
Allow these patterns to update and reorganize.
Imagine a simple gesture of connection between your current self and this younger aspect of yourself.
Perhaps an extended hand,
Sitting nearby,
Or a nod of recognition.
Whatever feels natural and true to you.
Notice what happens in your body as this connection forms.
You might sense a shift in your breathing,
A release of tension,
Or a feeling of warmth spreading.
These physical responses signal real change occurring.
The younger aspect of you isn't just a memory.
It's an active part of how you process life today.
When you acknowledge it with understanding,
Instead of avoidance,
Something fundamental shifts in your response patterns.
Begin bringing your awareness back to your physical surroundings.
Feel the surface supporting you.
Notice the temperature of the air,
The sounds around you.
What you've done is remarkably practical.
You've engaged with the actual structures that influence your reactions,
Decisions,
And patterns.
Take a deeper breath.
Move your fingers and toes.
And when you're ready,
Open your eyes.
You might notice subtle differences in how you feel.
That's just a sign of successful integration.
Whether this felt profound or just mildly interesting,
You've taken a concrete step toward greater internal coherence.
Thank you.
