In this session you will be using your imagination to create a place of peace and stillness,
A place for tender self-reflection and a place of clarity where you can release the thoughts and feelings that do not serve you at this moment in time,
To a place where you can strengthen your connection with the thoughts and feelings that enable you to move forward,
Feeling more resilient,
At ease and intentional.
So first let yourself settle and arrive fully in your body by taking a few mindful breaths,
Following the flow of air as it moves in and out of your body.
Give yourself permission and time to bring yourself into the here and now,
And you can do that by simply paying attention to what is right here in this moment.
So for now,
Just keep your attention on your breath and as you feel yourself settling,
Begin to notice other sensations in your body,
Starting with your scalp and forehead.
Notice if you are holding on to any tension in your scalp or forehead.
If so,
Allow it to soften.
Imagine sending your breath to the place of tension,
Letting your breath wash over it like a gentle wave.
Feel the release as you breathe out.
Move your attention to your eyes and the tiny muscles around your eyes.
Let your breath wash over this area,
Releasing any tension you may feel there.
Now let a gentle wave created by your breath wash over your cheeks and over your jaw.
Feel how they soften and return to a shape of relaxation.
Let the wave of breath wash over your neck and shoulders.
Gently roll your head to the left while you keep breathing into your neck and shoulders.
Just notice how your breath creates expansion and space.
And now slowly return your head to the centre.
And with lots of kindness,
Roll your head now to the right.
Breathe and release.
And now slowly return your head to the centre.
Let waves of breath wash over the rest of your body,
Down your spine,
Down your chest and belly.
Into your arms and hands.
Down the length of your legs and into your feet.
Feel the softening.
Feel the release.
And feel how you are arriving in your body,
Creating a shape of deep relaxation.
From here,
Take on the shape of a dreamer and dream yourself to a vast,
Beautiful meadow.
A meadow brimming with flowers and tall grasses swaying in a soft breeze.
Reach out and feel the delicate touch of the grass on the palms of your hands.
Breathe in the fresh,
Crisp air.
And let the wave of release wash over you.
Feel the softness of the ground under your feet.
The sunshine on your skin.
Tune in to the many subtle sounds of the meadow.
Notice the sound of flowing water in the distance.
With a sense of curiosity and of having all the time in the world,
Begin to walk in the direction of the sound of the flowing water.
You soon find yourself by the edge of a slow-moving river.
It's crystal clear water,
Glittering in the sunshine as it trickles over smooth rocks and pebbles.
Finding a soft place to sit by the water's edge,
You breathe deeply and allow your mind to wander freely.
You let your breath rinse away the furrows of your brow.
Rinse away any tightness in your chest.
Sitting by the water's edge,
You blanket yourself in peace and feel the deepening sense of contentment as you take in the beauty of this secluded spot.
Listen to the soft,
Uplifting melody of the water and the deep silence of the earth underneath you.
Savor the scent of the warm,
Fragrant air and the deep blue colour of the sky.
Starting here,
You consider how thoughts and emotions flow just like water flows in the river.
Sometimes fast,
Sometimes slow.
At times lifting you up and at times weighing you down.
At times playful and light.
At times hurtful and heavy.
At times taking a tumble or a turn.
At times ambling in quiet,
Peaceful pause.
You consider how it's possible to notice your own thoughts and feelings.
In the same way you can sit by the water's edge and watch the water flow by and let you have a say in how you want to be with them.
Immersing yourself when you wish or letting them go and watch them flow downstream.
Take a moment and consider what thoughts and feelings you wish to let go of at this moment in time.
Imagine releasing them into the river and watch as the water carries them downstream,
Further and further away until they are so far away you can no longer sense them.
Now think about the thoughts and feelings you wish to immerse yourself in at this moment in time.
Imagine immersing yourself,
Surrounding yourself with those thoughts and feelings.
Invite your breath to carry the message deeper and deeper into your heart and into your mind.
Now let your unconscious mind offer you a word,
A sentence or a symbol to remind you of this place and anchor to this feeling.
Ask what comes up for you and decide where you wish to place this word,
Sentence or symbol so that it may remind you at the right time.
Take a few nourishing breaths and slowly begin to bring yourself back,
Hand in hand with stillness.
Offering a heartfelt thank you to yourself for this time of pause and reflection.
Give yourself a little time to return fully and then go gently forward.
Be kind with your thoughts and emotions,
Be compassionate with yourself.
Thank you as always for letting me join you.
