Let's begin by finding a comfortable position,
Either seated or lying down.
Allow your body to settle,
Feeling the ground beneath you,
Solid and supportive.
Take a deep,
Slow breath in,
Filling your lungs fully,
And gently exhale,
Releasing any tension or worry.
Another slow breath in,
Feeling the air nourish you.
And as you exhale,
Let go of any lingering restlessness.
Now let your breath find its natural rhythm,
Easy,
Soft,
Effortless.
With each breath,
Allow yourself to settle more fully into this moment,
Feeling the simple presence of here and now.
Today we'll explore the art of acceptance,
Finding peace with things as they are,
Both within you and beyond you.
We'll touch on the balance of resting and being in action,
Of conserving energy and engaging in life's flow.
Imagine a soft,
Gentle light resting at the center of your chest,
A warm and steady glow.
This light represents your inner energy,
Your essence.
Feel its warmth,
Its steadiness,
And recognize that it's always there,
A constant source of light within you.
As you breathe in,
Feel the glow strengthen,
And as you breathe out,
Feel any distractions fade away,
Allowing you to rest here with this light.
Reflect for a moment on the flow of life outside of you.
Imagine it as a river.
Some days,
The river flows calmly,
Gently,
Inviting you to relax with it.
Other days,
It rushes fiercely,
Carrying debris and churning in every direction.
Notice that the river itself is not something you can control.
It moves as it does,
Sometimes gently,
Sometimes intensely.
Acceptance in its essence is about seeing the river without struggle,
Without wishing it were something else.
Notice any thoughts or feelings that arise as you observe this river.
You may feel resistance,
A desire to steer its course,
Or a wish for things to be different.
Gently,
Without judgment,
Allow those thoughts to drift like leaves floating downstream.
Now turn your awareness inward to the river within you,
The flow of your own thoughts,
Emotions,
And experiences.
Some days,
This inner river is peaceful,
And some days it is turbulent.
This inner river,
Like the outer,
Flows with its natural rhythm,
Reflecting the constant change of life.
Breathe here and let this simple truth settle within you.
You do not need to force yourself to be in any particular way in this moment.
You do not need to hold back the river or to make it move faster.
Trust that everything in you,
Just as it is,
Is part of a perfect balance.
Bring your attention to the light in your heart once more.
Let this light be your sanctuary,
A place where you can rest even as the river of life continues to flow.
Feel how this light both strengthens you and invites you to rest,
A quiet reminder that you are enough as you are.
This light helps you find balance,
The balance between action and rest,
Between protecting your heart and opening it.
There will be times when you need to take action,
To flow with life's current,
To give of your energy,
And there will be times to pause,
To protect your heart,
To let the world be as it is without rushing to meet it.
With each breath,
Silently repeat these words to yourself.
I honor the flow of life,
Both within and around me.
I act when needed and I rest when I must.
I am enough as I am.
Let these words sink into every part of you,
Grounding you in acceptance,
Giving you permission to both engage and to rest.
When you feel ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the space around you.
Feel the stability beneath you,
The simplicity of the present.
Know that this balance,
This light,
Is always within you,
A steady,
Patient guide through each moment of your life.
Take one more deep breath in,
Filling yourself with calm and acceptance.
And as you exhale,
Carry this peaceful awareness into the rest of your day,
Trusting in your own ability to flow and to rest,
To act and to protect.
In your own time,
Open your eyes,
Carrying with you a sense of balance,
Of honoring the flow,
And of deep,
Unwavering acceptance.
