This meditation will guide you through a journey of self-awareness and tranquility,
Aiding in recognizing and gently releasing feelings of anxiety.
Begin by finding a comfortable position,
Either seated or lying down.
Ensure that your body feels supported and relaxed,
With your spine lengthened and your head aligned.
If you are lying down,
Make sure that you are as comfortable as possible.
Close your eyes or softly lower your gaze,
Allowing the outer world to fade away.
Take a moment to connect with your breath,
Noticing its natural rhythm,
Its calming cadence.
As you settle into this space,
Become aware of any sensations of anxiety that might be present within you.
Rather than pushing them away,
Simply observe them,
Giving them space to exist.
Visualize a vast,
Serene lake.
Its surface is calm,
Reflective,
And undisturbed.
This lake represents the tranquility and peace within you,
Always present beneath the waves of external events and internal thoughts.
As you breathe in,
Imagine drawing the calm energy from this lake,
And as you exhale,
Imagine releasing any anxious energy into it,
Watching it dissipate and dissolve without disturbing the lake's serenity.
It's natural for the mind to sometimes act as a storm,
Stirring up ripples and waves.
In this practice,
Let's gently guide it back to stillness,
Back to the calm beneath.
Imagine a gentle rain beginning to fall upon the lake.
Each raindrop represents a thought or worry.
Notice how the lake gracefully accepts each drop,
Integrating it without resistance and without judgment.
While the surface of the lake may show ripples from the rain,
Its depths remain undisturbed,
Peaceful,
And grounded.
Similarly,
While the surface of your mind may experience thoughts or worries,
Deep within,
Your core remains steady and calm.
Now picture the rain ceasing and the ripples on the lake slowly calming.
The water returns to a serene,
Mirror-like state,
Reflecting the sky above,
In the same way as you allow anxiety to be acknowledged and then let go.
Your mind finds its way back to clarity and calmness.
Imagine now,
At the center of the lake,
A soft glowing light emerging from its depths.
This light represents your inner strength,
Resilience,
And wisdom.
See this light expanding,
Its radiance gently moving outward,
Touching every part of the lake until the entire body of water is shimmering with this tranquil energy.
Feel this glowing energy from the lake moving toward you,
Surrounding you.
Let it envelop you in a protective,
Soothing cocoon,
Calming any anxious or restless energy within.
With each inhalation,
Draw more of this peaceful energy into your being,
And with each exhalation,
Release any remnants of tension or unease.
You have the power to choose which energies to hold onto and which to release.
In this moment,
Choose to embrace calm,
Release worry,
And trust in the flow of life.
Imagine yourself now standing at the edge of the lake,
The soft light reflecting around you,
The water calm and inviting.
Know that you can return to this place,
To this feeling,
Whenever anxious thoughts try to cloud your mind.
Start to deepen your breath,
Bringing more life and awareness to your body.
Feel the support beneath you,
The weight of your limbs,
The gentle rise and fall of your chest.
Gradually become more aware of your surroundings,
The room around you,
And the air on your skin.
Gently wiggle your fingers and your toes,
Inviting movement and grounding back into the present moment.
Back into the present moment.
When you are ready,
Slowly open your eyes,
Carrying the calm and serenity from this meditation into the rest of your day.
Namaste.
