Gently close your eyes,
Let your body fully relax.
Imagine any tension that might be present simply dissolving effortlessly.
Bring your attention to the breath,
Noticing the soft gentle movements of your chest and belly as you breathe in and out.
Feel how these movements flow in harmony with the melody of your heart,
A perfect beautiful rhythm happening naturally,
Without planning,
Without effort.
Your breath is a reminder to surrender to life,
To let go of expectations and allow life to guide you,
Without needing to control the outcome.
And the breath is also your anchor to the present moment.
Anytime your mind drifts to the past or the future,
Return to your breath.
Be with your breath.
Invite your inner child into this present moment,
Picturing yourself as a child.
Let the first image that comes to mind arise,
Maybe you are 2,
3,
6 or 10 years old.
Imagine this child sitting in front of you.
Notice their energy,
Their presence.
Observe their clothes,
Their shoes,
Their hair,
Their posture.
What do their facial expressions say?
Now,
Gently extend your hands towards them,
As an invitation to hold theirs.
Notice how they respond.
Do they reach out to you?
Or would they rather stay as they are?
Whatever the response is,
Let it be.
Looking into their eyes and feeling the love you have for them.
Ask them,
What is one of the most difficult experiences you have lived through?
Notice what comes up.
The response could come in the form of an image,
Words,
Sensations in the body or even silence.
Welcome whatever comes up.
Ask,
How do you think that experience is affecting who we are today?
And notice what comes up.
And now ask them,
What did you need most in that moment that you didn't receive?
Acknowledge their response,
Whatever that is.
Now,
Gently,
See if they are open to being held in your arms.
They might feel safe doing that,
Or they might not.
Whatever they feel is okay.
And let them know,
Softly,
I will do what is in my power to give you what you needed most back then.
Remember,
You are safe.
I love you.
I will take care of you.
If you are holding them,
Slowly let them go.
Offer your love and say goodbye in any way that feels right to you.
Bringing your attention back to the space around you.
Noticing the surface supporting your body,
Whether you are sitting or laying down.
And feeling the rhythm of your breath.
Before closing this practice,
Connect with gratitude.
Gratitude for that younger version of you.
For everything they did to feel loved,
Safe and protected.
That child is a reflection of innocence,
Authenticity,
Spontaneity and unconditional love.
And that is within you.
Take one deep breath.
And when you are ready,
Open your eyes.
