Before we begin,
Please ensure that you are in a safe and comfortable space where you will not be disturbed.
This meditation is designed to guide you into a deeply relaxed state,
So it is important that you do not listen to this while driving,
Operating heavy machinery or engaging in any activities requiring your full attention.
Find a comfortable position,
Either seated or lying down,
And allow yourself this time to fully relax and focus on your well-being.
So let's take a few deep breaths together,
Just to help you relax even more.
With each exhale,
Let go of any tension,
Any weight you're carrying.
Feel your body softening,
Your mind settling.
There's nowhere for you to be except here,
In this moment.
So together,
We'll inhale deeply through your nose,
Hold that breath,
And through your nose,
Exhale slowly,
Inhale deeply,
Hold that breath,
And exhale slowly,
Hold it,
And exhale gently.
Now,
Let's allow your body and your mind to relax even more.
I'm going to count from ten to one,
And with each number,
Imagine yourself sinking deeper into comfort,
Into calm,
Into ease.
Any sounds around you will only help you relax even more,
Letting you sink further into this peaceful space.
Ten,
A warm wave of relaxation begins to flow through you.
Nine,
Your breath is slow and effortless.
Eight,
Your face softens,
Your jaw releases any tension.
Seven,
Your shoulders drop,
And your arms begin to feel heavy.
Six,
Your whole body feels warm and supported.
Five,
Your mind is quiet and still.
Four,
Any remaining tension just melts away.
Three,
A deep sense of peace washes over you.
Two,
Drifting,
Floating,
Fully at ease.
One,
Completely relaxed,
Resting in stillness.
Bring your awareness to your chest,
The center of your heart,
And imagine a soft,
Warm light beginning to glow there,
As if a gentle sunrise is lighting up inside of you.
With each breath in,
This warm light grows,
Expanding through your chest,
Filling your entire body with comfort and ease.
Take a moment to simply breathe here,
Resting in this warmth.
Now picture yourself standing in front of a mirror.
This mirror reflects something deeper than just your outer appearance.
It shows your kindness,
Your strength,
Your resilience.
It holds all the love you have given,
All the ways you have shown up for yourself and others.
See yourself not with judgment,
But with understanding.
Notice the warmth in your eyes,
The gentleness in your expression.
Let go of any negative thoughts,
Any self-criticism.
Instead,
Allow yourself to be held in compassion.
You have carried so much,
And you deserve to be embraced with love,
Starting with the love you give yourself.
Take a deep breath in,
And as you exhale,
Let go of any feelings of unworthiness.
With each inhale,
Breathe in self-acceptance.
And with each exhale,
Release any self-judgment.
Let the warmth of your heart's light fill every part of you with love,
Care,
And understanding.
Imagine this warm light in the center of your chest,
Growing with intensity.
It's wrapping around you like a gentle hug.
It's comforting.
It's protecting you.
Feel this love surrounding you,
Reminding you that you are worthy of love.
Not for what you do,
Not for how you look,
But simply because you exist.
Take a moment to simply breathe here,
Resting in this warmth.
And now,
As you stand in front of this mirror,
Notice how it doesn't just reflect your outer appearance.
It reflects the essence of who you truly are.
Look deeply into it.
This is you.
The beautiful,
Worthy,
And strong being who has carried yourself through challenges,
Through loss,
But also through growth.
Take a deep breath in.
And as you exhale,
Let go of any harsh thoughts,
Any doubts,
Any not-enoughs that may have settled in over time.
Just let them go.
With every inhale,
Breathe in self-acceptance.
And with every exhale,
Release self-criticism.
Let the warmth of your heart's light fill every part of you with love,
With care,
With understanding.
You are enough.
You always have been.
Know that this light,
This love,
Has always been within you.
And it's yours to return to whenever you need it.
Spend a moment with this feeling of unconditional self-love.
Now that you are deeply connected to yourself,
Let's take this time to reinforce that love with gentle,
Supportive affirmations.
Affirmations are powerful because they help to reshape the way we speak to ourselves,
Shifting our internal dialogue towards kindness and self-acceptance.
You don't have to repeat them aloud.
Just let the words settle deep within you.
Let them become part of you,
Like seeds planted in the garden of your heart,
Growing stronger each day.
I am worthy of love just as I am.
I treat myself with kindness and respect.
I allow myself to rest,
To receive,
To heal.
I am enough exactly as I am today.
I let go of self-doubt and I embrace self-acceptance.
Every day I choose to be gentle with myself.
I deserve the same care and compassion I offer to others.
I honour my needs,
My emotions and my boundaries.
I trust in my own journey and the pace at which I heal.
I am whole.
I am loved.
I am complete.
Take a deep breath in.
And as you exhale,
Imagine these words settling deep into your heart,
Becoming a part of your truth.
Feel these words becoming a part of you,
Settling into your heart.
Imagine that each affirmation has planted a seed in your heart and with every act of kindness towards yourself,
These seeds will bloom.
They will grow into a deep,
Unwavering love for yourself.
One that will continue to strengthen with time.
Now visualise these affirmations as tiny golden lights spreading throughout your entire being.
Each one shining brightly,
Filling you with warmth and love.
Each one a reminder that you are not defined by your struggles,
But by the love and resilience within you.
Allow yourself to rest in this space of love for a little while longer,
Knowing that this love is always available to you.
Let's take this time to reinforce that love with these gentle,
Supportive affirmations.
Again,
There is no need to repeat them.
Just let them settle deep within you.
I am worthy of love just as I am.
I treat myself with kindness and respect.
I allow myself to rest,
To receive,
To heal.
I am enough,
Exactly as I am today.
I let go of self-doubt and I embrace self-acceptance.
Every day I choose to be gentle with myself.
I deserve the same care and compassion I offer to others.
I honour my needs,
My emotions and my boundaries.
I trust in my own journey and the pace at which I heal.
I am whole.
I am loved.
I am complete.
As you sit with these affirmations,
Allow yourself to feel them as truth.
Notice any resistance,
Any thoughts that say otherwise and gently let them go.
Return to the warmth in your heart,
To the deep knowing that you are deserving of love.
Not just from others,
But from yourself.
Begin now to bring awareness back to your body.
Feel the surface beneath you supporting you.
And notice the gentle rhythm of your breath,
The warmth of your hands and the presence of the space around you.
Before you open your eyes,
Take a moment here to thank yourself for showing up today,
For taking this time,
For choosing to be kind to yourself.
You are loved.
You are enough.
You are whole.
When you're ready,
Take a deep breath in.
And as you exhale,
Gently wiggle your toes and fingers and slowly open your eyes,
Carrying this feeling of love with you as you move through the rest of your day.
