Hi,
Welcome to CaringJune.
As you settle into today's meditation,
Please know we are dealing with an extremely difficult and emotional topic.
Be kind to yourself.
Be gentle with yourself.
When emotions arise and you find yourself tearing up or crying,
Releasing,
Allow the emotions to come.
It's okay.
Today,
We're talking about miscarriage and infant loss.
The loss of a child.
Let's start by getting comfortable.
Any position that lends to your comfort works well.
If possible,
And you have an open space,
Maybe a place on the floor or couch,
Lay flat on your back and place your right hand over your navel and your left hand over your heart.
If you're sitting,
That's great too.
Find a comfortable seat.
Feel your bottom on the chair,
Your back against the seat.
Place your feet firmly on the floor in front of you.
Feel the ground beneath your feet.
Take a deep breath in through your nose,
Pause for a moment at the top,
And release the breath slowly through your mouth.
Take a moment and notice how your body is feeling.
Don't try to change the thoughts or the sensations you're experiencing.
Just bring them into your awareness.
Think of where you're holding on and think of where you can let go.
Think of where you feel tension in your body.
Breathe into that tension and think about how you might soften.
You can close your eyes if you'd like.
Now absorb the natural flow of your breath as your belly rises and falls.
If you're sitting in your chair,
You can have your left hand over your heart and your right hand over your navel.
Feel the synchronicity of your hand connected to your heart.
With your inhalation,
Intentionally send air toward the navel,
Allowing your belly to expand freely.
Repeat this several times and return to your natural breathing.
You're here today because your child passed away.
Maybe you never met that child face to face,
Earth side.
Life's circumstances are out of your control.
You are trying to survive the worst trauma that exists.
The love you have for your child will never be lost.
You are here today because you are grieving deeply.
Repeat after me.
I am not alone.
Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Repeat after me.
My child died.
There are other parents among you and in the world who have also lost their child.
They are not alone.
There are other parents who have lost their child years ago,
And they have survived,
And they are living fulfilling lives today.
They find joy in their life after loss.
You will not feel like this forever.
You are not alone.
You do not have to grieve alone.
Repeat after me.
I am supported.
I am supported.
Am supported.
Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Repeat after me.
I want you to visualize what your support system does,
Could or might look like.
Do you see a face or multiple faces of people who love you?
Where are you standing?
Are you inside?
Are you outside?
Who is across from you or surrounding you?
Is it sunny out?
Is there a breeze?
Does it feel warm or cool?
The most beautiful scene of all of the people who would hold you if you could let them.
Let them hold you.
You do not have to grieve alone.
Repeat after me.
I am supported.
I am supported.
I am supported.
Take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Wrap your arms around your shoulders and give yourself an immense hug.
Take a deep breath in through your nose and pause at the top,
Holding it.
Exhale.
You have lost your child and you will survive.
You will survive.
You will survive.
You are so special because your extraordinary child chose you.
The physical bond is gone,
But the internal bond exists infinitely between you and your child.
And for that reason,
You will never be alone.
Repeat after me.
