Inner Child Work - Guided Meditation

Inner child work - Guided Meditation

Take a journey back to your Inner Child and spend some time reacquainting, as you come back to the place of childlike alignment. This meditation flows at 50 bpm and allows the listener to come back and experience growth and understanding alongside their Inner Child.

Transcript

Hello friend,

It's so exciting to know that you've joined me today to just give back to yourself.

To know that you've given yourself permission to heal,

To relax,

And to gain a new understanding of yourself.

And so,

I want you to congratulate yourself and to allow yourself this time to just get comfortable in whatever position feels right to you.

That could be laying down or sitting in a comfortable chair.

And just know that there is no wrong way to do this.

Only the way that feels right to you.

So as you get into a comfortable position,

I want you to just take a natural look at yourself and let it out.

Whether you are sitting in a chair or laying down,

Just place your hands in a comfortable position and allow yourself to close your eyes.

Just take another natural breath in and let it out.

Just notice a wave of relaxation from the bottom of your feet to the top of your head.

Each breath you're breathing in,

You're taking in relaxation and peacefulness.

Each exhale,

You're letting go of any tension or stress,

Just letting go now.

Knowing that all meditation is here for you to connect and for your greater good.

And you are in complete control of your experience.

Knowing now that the sound of my voice and the sound of the music allow you to relax deeper and deeper.

Any other sounds that you may hear are just the sounds of everyday living.

And they too allow you to relax deeper and deeper.

Each breath you draw in,

Each exhale,

You feel so much more relaxed.

As you continue to breathe naturally and easily,

Let yourself feel a sense of gratitude.

As you breathe in,

Think of someone or pet or place that you are so thankful for.

And as you breathe out,

Feel that sense of gratitude.

It might help to put your hand on your heart and just breathe in,

Thinking of that something and exhaling,

Feeling that sense of gratitude.

Inhale thinking of that something.

Exhale feeling the sense of gratitude.

Do not worry if it's hard to think of something you are grateful for at first.

Each breath you'll find that it becomes easier and easier.

Practicing this every day,

It will become automatic.

Inhale thinking of something.

And exhale feeling gratitude.

And I just want you to give yourself permission and allow your imagination to be open and receptive.

Still breathing in,

Breathing out in your natural rhythm.

You're going to take a little journey now.

So in your mind's eye,

I want you to put on your favorite jacket and your favorite walking shoes.

And imagine yourself opening the door to your apartment or house and leaving.

Imagination,

Leave the building you are in and close the door gently behind you.

You're all is safe.

To return.

Imagine yourself walking outside your home and through the power of your imagination,

You can bring yourself very quickly anywhere you want.

So find yourself walking,

Walking somewhere safe and beautiful and peaceful.

Remember there is no right or wrong way to do this.

It could be in the woods,

By the ocean,

Near a river or a flower filled meadow.

Walking slowly or quickly.

Whatever suits you right now in this moment is good.

Walking at whatever pace feels most comfortable to you.

And notice the air around you.

How does it feel on your skin?

If it's warm,

You might need to take off your jacket.

Maybe you want to go barefoot.

Maybe the sun is out.

Or maybe it is night time.

Become aware of any sounds close to you or in the distance.

Maybe the wind,

Other people,

Water or just the whisper of the leaves on the trees.

Notice what you hear.

You're walking a bit more slowly now.

And it feels like you are looking for something.

You're feeling a bit tired and lonely now.

And you decide you want some company to start looking for a cottage or a small house or any other dwelling place.

You will know it when you see it.

Your soul will know this is home.

And as you notice and walk up to your soulful dwelling place,

Spend a little time walking around this little house.

And after a while,

Notice that the front door is open and a child is standing in the doorway.

Start walking towards them.

This is your inner child.

You are standing in front of them.

Reach out and hold their hands.

You want to stoop down so you are on their level and look into their eyes.

Say to them,

I remember you.

I know you.

Notice how they respond to you when you say this.

Now remember,

Nothing is right or wrong during this experience.

You've been gone for a long time.

Notice everything about them.

How old are they?

What are they wearing?

What kind of shoes do they have on?

What does their hair look like?

If it feels right to you,

Your sweet child friend to bring you into their favorite room in this little house,

Where do they take you?

As you enter this room with your inner child,

Notice that there is a big,

Comfortable rocking chair there.

So go to the rocking chair and sit in it.

And if it feels right to you,

Bite the sweet child onto your lap.

Hold them and rock them for a little while.

What does this feel like?

After a while,

Ask your sweet friend if there's anything they need or want from you.

What can you do for them?

How can you help them?

What can you give them?

Listen carefully.

What are they saying to you?

Remembering there is no right or wrong way of this unfolding.

It may take some time to get to trust and know each other again.

Continue rocking your little one in this beautiful room,

In this comfortable and safe little house you found for your soul.

Rocking slowly,

Giving comfort,

Receiving comfort.

And just for a moment,

See if you can switch places with that child.

Just for a moment,

Imagine that you are the little one who is being held and rocked in the arms of a loving,

Tender adult being.

Slowly being rocked by this loving grown-up.

If you can,

Allow their big,

Unconditional love to wash over you.

You might imagine that you are being held by a beautiful angel,

Or by your own mother,

Or by an imaginary mother who only sees the good in you,

Who only wants the best for you,

Whose only response is to love you.

Allow yourself to bask in this for a few moments.

You are the child.

Allow yourself to be that precious child again.

Allow yourself to be held and cherished.

Listen as this beautiful being asks you what you want or what you need right now.

What do you need?

What do you want?

How do you respond?

What are you saying to this one who loves you just as you are?

Who rocks you tenderly in this beautiful,

Safe place?

Right now,

Just in this moment,

What do you need?

Allow yourself to be rocked gently.

Gently rocking.

Switch places again with that loving adult.

You are the loving adult who is rocking this beautiful,

Precious child.

You may want to kiss this child on the forehead or stroke their sweet hair.

Find some way to communicate to them just how much you love them and how much you will always love them.

Tell them that it's time for you to go.

And if it feels right,

Ask her if she would like to go with you.

Maybe they have some questions.

Begin to see what they have to say about going with you,

Remembering that there is no right or wrong answer.

If they have agreed,

Gently set them down on the floor and take their hand as you get up from the rocking chair.

See if they need a coat or hat or shoes or mittens before you leave the little house.

Hand in hand,

Walk out together and begin to retrace your steps slowly.

And if they do not want to come with you at this time,

Reassure them that that is perfectly fine.

Remind them that you can hear them and that you can be there with them any time they call out for you.

Thank them for letting you spend some time with them today.

And say goodbye to them lovingly and begin to retrace your steps home.

Walking back the way you came,

Finding your way back home to the street that you live on,

To the apartment building or house that is yours in the real world.

Remember that you are not walking alone.

This little child is with you.

They are in your care.

Or if they stayed home,

They are in your heart.

Carry them with them into your home,

Allowing them to explore and laugh and delight to be sharing this time and this life with you.

Now take a few moments to focus on your breath.

As you come back to your body,

Feel your feet and your legs and your back against whatever it is pressing upon.

Feel your shoulders,

Your neck,

Your head.

And again feel your breath as it enters through your nose and mouth,

Shimmers through your body,

Then exits.

Notice and feel your stomach rising and falling with each natural breath.

In your own time,

Slowly come back to the room you are in.

And when you are ready,

Open your eyes.

There is no rush.

Take your time.

All is well.

All is well.

Reviews

The part of the exercise where you guided me to switch positions instantly resonated within me. I’m going to repeat this often until it’s completely assimilated within.