I invite you now to think about or become aware of a triggering or challenging event or situation in your life.
In this space,
You will have an opportunity to unblend and to get more clarity about the parts of you that are in distress over the situation.
Let your parts know that for this meditation,
We won't focus on getting to deeply know any particular part,
But instead we'll focus on getting more clarity about the challenging situation and the parts of you that are in distress around it.
So begin by taking some deep breaths,
Slowly inhaling inhaling and extending your exhale and as you do this,
Gradually shift your attention from your immediate surroundings and as you shift,
Shift your attention inside.
In a moment,
We are going to ask your parts to gather around you in whatever way feels most comfortable to them.
Maybe you would like to ask them to sit around a table,
Maybe they prefer to gather in a safe room or in a beautiful place in nature.
First,
As you continue to breathe deeply,
I invite you to focus on the situation or circumstance that is distressing to you.
Can you get an image of it in your mind?
Are there particular people involved in this?
Is there a decision to be made?
Is there a challenge in front of you?
As you focus on the situation,
We are going to ask the parts of you reacting to the situation to come forward into the safe space to gather.
Ask your parts not to overwhelm you,
But instead to slowly take turns making themselves known to you.
To do this,
Start by noticing the thoughts in your mind right now.
What thoughts are you noticing?
Different thoughts probably belong to different parts of you.
Ask the parts that hold these thoughts to come to the table or the other safe location to gather.
Now,
Notice your emotions.
What is there?
Is there fear,
Anger,
Sadness,
Disappointment,
Worry,
Anxiety,
Shame?
These all represent different parts of you that may be activated by the situation.
Ask them to gather in front of you also at the table or other safe location.
Maybe some parts are not comfortable being close and want to stand at a distance.
Maybe some parts don't want to be near other parts.
That is fine.
Just ask them to be present however they are most at ease.
Now,
Notice your body.
Strong body sensations like a knot in your stomach or pressure in your chest represent parts that are reacting to the situation.
Maybe there are tears.
Ask the parts of you that hold these sensations and feelings to be present too.
Stay with this a moment,
Inviting all parts of you to come forward that are feeling challenged by the situation.
Thank them for their bravery and letting you be aware of them.
And now,
If it feels comfortable to you,
Invite the presence of God,
Maybe Jesus if that feels most comfortable,
To be here with you as you notice all of these parts.
To get a clearer perspective of your parts,
It may be helpful to allow yourself to step back a bit,
Maybe even hover over your parts for a moment.
What do you notice?
What is it like to see your parts more clearly with a little bit of space?
What is God saying to you in this moment about the situation?
How is he responding to different parts of you?
How are they responding to him?
What needs to happen now with this situation?
See if it is possible to see the situation from a broader perspective,
Looking through the eyes of your core self with clarity and confidence and creativity and courage.
Can your parts feel a sense of your presence and the presence of God?
Can they look at you?
Allow the presence of God to encircle your parts.
For some,
This may be concerning,
And if so,
Do not force anything on them.
But to whatever degree it is comfortable,
See if your parts are able to feel the warmth and love of God's presence in the midst of their struggle and distress.
Ask them if they can trust you and God to be responsible for navigating the situation you are in the midst of.
And now,
Let your parts know that this meditation is going to come to an end in a moment,
And there may be parts of you that you are aware need deeper,
More personal work with you or with God.
If so,
Make a commitment to spend more time with them later.
Thank all the parts of you for showing up and letting you know and understand more about them.
And then take a moment as you are ready to take deep breaths again and slowly shift your focus to the outside world.
