Welcome to this meditation to build your belief in oneself.
Make sure you are in a very comfortable position,
In a place where you can easily tune out the outside world.
This session deserves your full attention.
If you'd like,
You may close your eyes at any time.
Some people may say that confidence is something that you are just born with,
And if you don't have it,
You never will.
But this is simply untrue.
If you feel a lack of confidence,
All you need to do is practice it throughout your days,
Just like training a muscle.
Allow me to present to you some ways to do this,
Changing your life dramatically for the better.
Breathe in and breathe out.
You are certain that you are able to breathe deeply whenever you wish.
This is the same certainty that lies within everyone.
It only needs to be cultivated and nurtured to be brought to the surface.
Within your mind's eye,
Bring about an image of what the perfect posture of an extremely confident person looks like.
How are the shoulders being held on the body of someone who is very sure of themselves?
How does the head balance atop the spine of someone who knows they can achieve anything they put their dedication towards?
Now,
Imagine yourself holding this same posture as if you were looking at a picture of yourself,
Or perhaps a video.
See your neck elongated,
Supporting the head with ease.
Feel the power of having your chest open and elevated.
Feel to breathe fully.
Notice how your feet are firmly bound to the ground until you decide to walk.
Then your legs make it effortless to move you gracefully along.
When you have confidence,
Talking to people is enjoyable,
And other people look forward to hearing what's on your mind.
So see yourself now,
Very clearly,
Talking to a loved one with ease.
Perhaps you can imagine telling them a good idea you are having.
Notice how they respond to you with respect and curiosity to know more.
Now expand this image and see yourself talking in the same manner you were talking with your friend,
Yet you are talking to a small group of people and they are captivated by your essence.
Notice how it's nice to chat out loud and express what makes you passionate about life.
When you are speaking to this group of listeners,
You know full well that they are enjoying the way you string your words together.
Seeing your posture again in front of this group.
Others are relaxed in back,
Head is held high,
And your chin is slightly raised.
A very gentle smile remains on your face as impactful words flow out from your mouth as easily as thoughts.
Now see yourself finishing up this small gathering and thank others for giving you their undivided attention.
They authentically express how they are delighted to have witnessed your confidence and have learned much from all you've had to say.
Good.
We are confident when we accept who we are.
So right now,
See your body in all its beauty exactly as it was born.
And accept it.
Your body is your spiritual vehicle.
So you maintain this biological machine by maintaining a healthy life.
You feel a boost of confidence every time you say no to junk food.
And yes to health.
You feel a rise in confidence each time you exercise.
You feel a boost of self-appreciation each time you push past the pain and challenge when working out.
Life feels better on the other side of confident choices.
You feel your confidence building each time you step right into a fear rather than running away from it.
Doing something you don't want to do because you know it will make you better is your new superpower.
Talk to that person you've been too shy to before.
Apply for that job you didn't think you were good enough for.
Say you are going to do more and make it your priority to stick to your word.
Go to that social gathering even though you experience social anxiety from time to time.
You will be proud that you took on something you thought you couldn't.
This is how you build confidence.
Say no to that cruel craving that is telling you to eat junk instead of nutrition.
That's when no one else is dancing or at least bob your head.
Fear is an opportunity to build confidence in any situation.
Take a nice deep breath in and imagine yourself now in front of a large crowd of people with a microphone awaiting your words.
The crowd is hushed in awaiting your speech.
You see the kindness that is upon each individual face.
Now is your opportunity to be the embodiment of confidence.
Notice your posture,
You are holding yourself with honor and dignity.
As you deliver your message with the same devotion you are talking with your loved one with,
Sentences are flowing from you like a crystal clear waterfall.
The words you choose are mighty.
You are making an impact on each person,
But even more so on the whole of humanity.
You are passionate.
You are wise.
Your confidence is a natural state for you.
You have said your last and most powerful words and a roar of applause fills the air.
There seems to be a smile evoked on every face you can witness.
You can even feel their genuine love for you.
Wonderful.
Now allow this image to fade,
Yet retain the way it makes you feel forever.
Now hear yourself saying these powerful affirmations.
I am confident.
I speak to others with ease.
My posture exudes confidence.
Others enjoy listening to me,
Just as I enjoy speaking to them.
Nothing can stop me from being completely self-assured.
It is easy for me to go to social gatherings and actually enjoy myself while I am there.
I seek any opportunity to become more confident and more sure of myself.
I make sure to hold my head high in any situation.
Allow these words to go deep within all levels of your being.
Wonderful.
You are confident.
You always have been.
You just simply forgot.
Until now.
Rise from your meditation whenever you are ready.
And please,
Practice these techniques daily and throughout your entire life.
Islam is the voice of your life.
