Welcome to this meditation journey designed to reconnect you with the carefree spirit of your childhood.
A spirit that,
Without any restrictions,
Expressed itself purely and joyfully.
As we embark on this imaginative journey,
Allow yourself to be guided by your inner child and uncover that forgotten passion that once brought your heart so much joy.
Begin by finding a comfortable seated position,
Gently close your eyes and take a deep breath in,
Letting the air fill your lungs,
Holding it for a moment and then exhale slowly.
With every breath,
Imagine yourself letting go of any tension or any stress that might be stuck in your body.
Feel the weight of the day lifting off your shoulders,
Simply brush it off and forget your day to day life,
Forget your to do's,
Now you are here,
Ready to embrace your carefree spirit again and rediscover it.
Imagine yourself standing at the entrance of a vast sunlit meadow.
And in the center of that meadow,
There stands a grand ancient looking archway.
This archway is made of intertwined branches and vines,
Maybe even some flowers and it's glowing softly with a bright white light.
The center of the archway seems to shimmer and ripple,
Much like the surface of a calm pond when a single pebble is dropped into it.
This is the portal to your past,
A bridge that connects you with your younger self.
As you approach,
You notice a soft hum that it emits,
Like a gentle lullaby that you might have heard as a child.
The ground around it is speckled with petals of so many colors,
Each one representing a cherished beautiful memory.
The fragrance in the air is nostalgic and it reminds you of a scent from your childhood.
Maybe a favorite toy,
The pages of an old book or any kind of aroma of your home.
Taking a deep breath,
You feel a pull,
An invitation.
You sense that this portal holds the answers,
The memories and the joy that you seek.
With courage and anticipation,
You step closer,
Allowing the shimmering center of the archway to envelop you,
Guiding you back to that precious memory from your childhood.
Step into the portal and,
As the light dims,
Find yourself in a familiar place from your childhood.
It could be an old room,
A school,
A park or any other place you loved so much.
Where are you?
Look around and take in all the details that you can.
Somewhere in the scenery,
You notice your younger self engaged in an activity.
Maybe that child is drawing,
Crafting,
Dancing,
Singing or even cooking.
Approach that child,
Sit beside her and join her in that activity.
Feel the joy,
The ease,
The fun in that moment.
You're completely in flow.
What were you doing,
Purely for the joy of it?
Were you painting with your fingers,
Crafting stories or maybe sewing little dresses for your dolls?
Maybe you were speaking in rhymes,
Creating poems or little raps as a part of a conversation.
Allow these memories to flood back.
Remember the happiness and the satisfaction it brought you,
Just by doing it.
Ask yourself why she loves this activity so much.
You can even say your name in your head and say,
Hey little girl,
Why do you enjoy it?
What do you love about doing this thing that makes you forget the whole world?
Then carefully and with all your attention,
Listen to the answer.
Where in your body do you feel this answer?
Are your fingers tingling,
Maybe from all the drawing?
Does your throat feel as clear as it hasn't been for a long time from all the singing?
Or maybe your legs are shaky from all the dancing?
No matter what it is,
Just feel it and let that little child remind you of the simple joys of creativity,
The magic of imagination and the thrill of seeing a thought or a feeling come alive,
Just by doing it.
Simply enjoy this state that you're in right now.
Notice how your breathing is slow and so peaceful,
You're truly flowing through that moment.
Now,
Thank your younger self for this precious memory,
Hold her hand and together slowly walk back to the shimmering portal.
As you step through,
Bring that memory,
That experience with you,
Holding it close to your heart.
The presence of that carefree soul is from now on always with you,
Embrace it and enjoy its ease.
As you transition back,
You find yourself back in the beautifully sunlit meadow.
Take a deep breath in and as you exhale,
Feel a renewed sense of purpose and connection to your creative spirit.
With every breath,
Let that memory and that feeling of pure joy grow stronger and stronger.
Repeat silently to yourself,
I am an artist,
I have the power to express,
Create and bring joy to myself and others around me.
Let this affirmation empower and guide you as you awaken your inner artist in your day to day life from now on.
Slowly start to wiggle your toes,
Maybe move your fingers and very slowly and gently open your eyes and take a moment to cherish this journey,
This rediscovery and remember,
You are the alchemist of your life,
Your creativity is limitless and it is a part of you.
You deserve all the joy,
All the ease and all the fulfilment.
Let it flow.
