Hi my friend,
Welcome to this very moment I had this vision of walking with my inner friend.
I'm sure we've all experienced walking with one of our best friends,
Enjoying coffee,
Walking along a beautiful trail.
And it's always as if that friend of ours lifts us up.
They know exactly what to say and being outside,
The conversation just flows.
When we walk with our friend,
We feel a powerful shift We feel lighter.
Less alone.
And free.
As I was walking alone the other day.
I imagined walking with my inner friend.
What would she say?
What would she whisper?
So together,
Let's take a walk maybe you pause this meditation to put on your shoes and step outside.
Or just sit here with me and visualize.
Walking.
Step by step.
Allow your gaze to turn upward taking in the beautiful sky as you inhale and exhale.
Remembering that you are not the weather that is passing through.
You are the entire sky without any judgment noticing.
The sun.
The clouds Feel the gentle breeze maybe against your skin.
Bringing awareness to the ground beneath your feet.
What does it sound like?
As you take one step at a time.
Take a moment to be grateful for nature.
And how it is always changing.
Yet it's very steady.
Consistence.
Always there for you.
Nature can hold you and teach you and guide you.
Wow,
It's so beautiful allowing yourself to look around and take in the trees,
The flowers,
The grass listening for any animals Earth.
Squirrels,
Chipmunks.
.
.
Breath in.
Breath out.
Now call forward your inner friend this version of you that maybe is deep inside of you.
They are there.
Part of you that is so accepting.
Extremely compassionate.
Encouraging and understanding.
Maybe imagine meeting this version of you.
They greet you with a huge smile.
The warmest hug that you didn't know you needed.
I say I am so happy to see you.
I've missed you.
Maybe hand in hand,
Arm in arm.
You walk slowly together and your inner friend says,
Tell me everything.
I'm here to listen.
And I'm not going anywhere.
Allow your heart to overflow.
As you tell your friend everything.
Let it out.
Breath in.
Tell your inner friend what's been hard.
Tell your inner friend what is new and exciting.
Tell your inner friend.
Why you cried the last time you cried.
Tell your inner friend what you have overcome.
How you've met this stronger version of you.
You Let yourself vent about that one person or that situation Tell your inner friend that one time you couldn't stop laughing.
Be silly and maybe you let yourself get emotional.
About what's been making your heart ache.
Your inner friend just whispers,
It's okay.
I'm here.
It's okay.
That makes sense,
My friend.
How you feel makes sense,
My friend.
Imagining your inner friend pulls you in closer holds you.
Allowing you to be exactly as you are and you feel this great relief.
You are not alone.
Breathe in and I'll let your inner friend speak to you.
They know exactly what you need to hear.
Maybe they whisper.
You did your best.
You are enough.
There's nothing wrong with you.
I am so proud of you.
You're doing it.
Yes you can.
I love you.
You are more than capable.
Go for it.
And by now you are both smiling Feeling lighter.
Grateful for a beautiful day and a beautiful walk together.
Despite all the unknown.
Despite all that is difficult.
You have each other.
What a gift it is to be you.
To have this part of you always with you.
May you never forget your inner friend.
Breath in.
Big exhale.
Notice what has shifted within you feeling the power of your own presence how you have healed yourself in some way by looking inward more.
By being your own greatest resource.
It feels right to wrapping your arms around you.
Give yourself a big hug.
Bringing awareness to your hands,
Where they've landed Your hands are extensions of your heart.
Feel the warmth,
The love the acceptance.
Reassurance feel everything you need in this hug whispering I love you.
Give yourself a deep breath thanking yourself for going on the inward journey.
And taking a walk with your inner friend.
Go really slowly now as you find some intuitive movement.
If you actually took this on a walk,
Take your sweet time.
Maybe continue your walk in silence.
Reflecting more.
Allowing yourself to be present.
And only when you're ready,
Blinking your eyes open if they were closed I need a soft smile.
Come back to this practice as many times as you need.
You are always there for you.
You are never alone.
From my heart to yours.
You