Begin by finding a comfortable position where you can sit or lie down in a space where you can fully relax and feel at ease.
Close your eyes gently and take a deep breath in.
Breathe in slowly and deeply,
Filling your lungs completely.
Let your shoulders drop,
Your jaw relax and your mind settle.
Take a few more deep breaths,
Letting your body soften and unwind.
Now imagine your mind is a vast open space.
It is like an expansive sky,
Limitless and free.
But in this space,
There is one object,
One creation that stands out.
A vessel.
Something that you have built,
Designed or created.
This vessel is completely unique to you.
No one else has one like it.
The shape,
The design,
The texture,
It is entirely yours to define.
Take a moment to imagine this vessel,
Knowing it reflects your inner world,
Your thoughts,
Your memories and your experiences.
What does it look like?
Is it smooth or rough?
Is it metallic,
Wooden?
Or perhaps made from something entirely unexpected?
Perhaps it's translucent?
Or maybe it's made from an intricate mesh,
Like the threads of your thoughts woven together.
Allow the details to become clear in your mind.
The vessel must be large enough to hold something significant,
Something valuable and meaningful.
It stands on its own,
In the center of this vast mental space,
Unoccupied,
Waiting for you to interact with it.
As you approach your vessel,
Notice its texture under your fingertips.
It's warm and inviting,
Yet it feels like it has a presence,
Like it carries weight and purpose.
Now imagine that you are holding a small object in your hands,
A token that represents this present moment.
It could be a stone,
A pendant,
Or anything else that you feel aligns with the now.
This object represents where you are in your life right now.
Take a moment to reflect on how this object feels.
How does it connect with your current experiences and emotions?
Does it feel heavy or light?
Does it have a sense of purpose?
Or is it still taking shape in your hands?
When you're ready,
Place the object inside the vessel.
It fits perfectly,
As if it was always meant to go there.
As the object settles within the vessel,
Take a moment to feel the weight of the present moment sink in.
This is where you are now.
This is your starting point.
Next,
Imagine that you're holding another object in your hands.
This one represents your past,
The collection of experiences that have shaped who you are today.
This object could be an artefact,
A journal,
A photograph,
Or something symbolic of a time gone by.
Notice the weight of this object.
It might feel heavier than the first one,
As it carries memories,
Moments,
And lessons that have stayed with you.
It holds your triumphs and your struggles,
Your past joys and sorrows.
Reflect on the shape and texture of the object in your hands.
How does it make you feel?
Once you're ready,
Gently place this object inside the vessel alongside the first.
As it settles in,
You might notice that the vessel shifts slightly under its weight,
But it remains steady.
The two objects now rest together side by side.
One represents the present,
And one represents the past.
Both are integral parts of who you are.
Now,
Imagine holding a third object in your hands.
This one represents your future,
Your potential,
Your dreams,
And the unknown path ahead of you.
This object might be light and ethereal,
Something that feels just out of reach,
Or it could be a representation of a specific goal or desire.
It could be a crystal,
A key,
Or even something abstract like a shape or pattern that represents possibility.
How does this object make you feel?
Does it bring a sense of excitement,
Or even some uncertainty?
What emotions arise when you think about the future?
Place this object gently inside the vessel.
As you do,
Feel the vessel adjust,
Almost like it's stretching to accommodate this new future element.
The past and the present are already there,
And now the future finds its place alongside them.
Feel the balance of these three elements,
Your past,
Present,
And future,
Coming together within the vessel.
There is no rush,
No pressure.
The vessel is simply an observer,
Holding space for everything that is,
What was,
And what will be.
As you continue to explore the vessel,
Notice that there is still some room inside.
It's an empty space,
But it's not hollow.
It is full of possibility,
Potential,
And everything that has yet to be.
This empty space represents the parts of your life that are still unwritten,
Still waiting for you to shape them.
This space is not empty in the sense of absence.
It is the energy of what is yet to unfold.
It is the room for creativity,
The unexpected,
The surprises,
And the serendipities that life may bring.
It's a space that is waiting to be filled,
But only by choices and experiences that you have yet to encounter.
In this space,
There is no pressure.
You don't need to know what comes next.
The vessel is holding space for what is to be.
You are free to fill it at your own pace.
It is a space of grace and trust.
Now,
With all the objects inside the vessel,
The present moment,
The past,
The future,
And the empty space,
You take a step back and observe how they all interact with each other.
Notice how they fit together.
Perhaps some objects align perfectly,
While others sit slightly apart.
That's okay.
This is your internal landscape,
And there is no right or wrong way for you to look at it.
The beauty lies in how everything coexists within the vessel,
In its unique and ever-changing form.
You take a moment to reflect on how each of these elements,
The past,
Present,
And future,
Have shaped who you are.
How does the empty space hold your potential?
Does it create hope or motivation within your heart?
Just notice how this feels.
When you're ready,
Gently bring your awareness back to the present moment.
Begin to deepen your breath,
Feeling the air moving in and out of your body.
Wiggle your fingers and toes,
Becoming aware of your surroundings,
And when you feel fully present,
Slowly open your eyes,
Bringing the sense of peace and understanding from your inner vessel with you.
I hope this guided visualization offers a unique and meaningful way to connect with your inner world.
As you move forward,
Take this sense of past,
Present,
And future into your days in a powerful way where you can reflect and recognize your potential.
