Welcome to this rise like the lotus meditation.
Find a comfortable position,
Close your eyes gently and take a few deep breaths to center yourself.
As you begin this meditation,
Visualize yourself as a lotus seed,
Resting peacefully at the bottom of a dark and gloomy pond.
You carry the potential for something beautiful and transformative,
Just waiting to awaken.
Imagine a ray of sunlight shining through the water's surface,
Touching the tip of your seed.
Feel the warmth and gentle energy of the Sun infusing you with life force and encouragement to grow.
With each breath,
Imagine that you are drawing this nurturing energy up through the waters,
Passing it through the layers of the pond.
As you inhale,
Feel the energy ascending within you,
Reaching closer to the surface.
Another long deep breath in,
Full breath out.
Notice the rising and falling of the chest and the belly as you inhale and exhale.
Observe your own body breathing.
Now see the moment your seed breaks free from the muddy pond bottom and begins to rise towards the light.
Embrace the journey upward,
Feeling the resistance of the water yet persisting with determination.
This is the path from mud to light.
As you continue to breathe,
Feel the transformative power of the light as it moves you further upward.
You break through the water's surface and you see the world above for the first time.
Embrace the vastness and the beauty of the world that awaits you.
With your next breath,
Your lotus seed opens up its first tender leaf.
Feel the unfolding of your true potential as you rise towards the surface.
You are no longer confined to the darkness of the pond.
You are reaching for the light just like the lotus.
As you bloom,
Imagine your petals gently opening,
Revealing your unique and radiant essence.
You embody grace,
Beauty,
Purity,
Qualities synonymous with the lotus flower.
Continue to breathe deeply and feel yourself becoming more open and receptive to the world around you.
Embrace the opportunities that lie ahead and the endless possibilities for growth and self-discovery.
Now imagine that you are fully bloomed,
A magnificent lotus floating gracefully on the water's surface.
Feel the serenity and peace that comes from rising above the challenges and obstacles below.
You have embraced the journey of the lotus,
Rising from the depths,
Breaking through the waters and showing your magnificence to the world.
As you prepare to conclude this meditation,
Take a moment to express gratitude for your own ability to rise like the lotus.
Embrace the journey of growth and transformation,
Knowing that you have the power to bloom and embrace your true potential.
Take a deep breath in and as you exhale,
Gently open your eyes.
Carry the energy and symbolism of the lotus with you as you move throughout your day,
Knowing that you too can rise and bloom with grace and beauty.
Namaste.
