Welcome.
Today we will work with an affirmation,
A positive statement,
A mantra.
Something for us to repeat to ourselves.
Something the mind can focus on.
Something helpful.
Let's begin.
Find a comfortable position.
And begin to settle in.
Close the eyes.
Relax the physical body.
Let's take a deep inhale together.
And exhale.
Let it go.
Continue to settle into your posture.
And set aside any preconceived notions or ideas about meditation or affirmations.
Allow yourself to have a brand new experience today.
Our affirmation for today,
The mantra we will use is,
I am loved.
I am loved.
Again,
Let's take a breath together.
Deep inhale.
And exhale,
Release the breath.
Within your mind,
Begin to repeat this phrase to yourself.
I am loved.
And a pace,
A rhythm,
A style that works for you.
For the next few moments,
Repeat this mantra,
This affirmation.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
I am loved.
Simply bring your awareness back to this present moment.
Perhaps release the mantra,
I am loved,
From the mind.
Begin to feel the physical body.
Become aware of your surroundings.
And before we open the eyes,
Notice if there has been a shift,
Something palpable,
An effect produced by the repetition of this mantra.
Does the heart feel more open?
Do we feel more compassion?
Or understanding?
Or forgiveness?
Or empathy?
Take this mantra with you today as you gently blink the eyes open.
And remember,
You are loved.
Have a beautiful day.