Let's settle in together and go ahead and close your eyes or soften your gaze and just start to tune into your breath.
Notice your breath without trying to change it or manipulate it in any way.
Inhale through your nose and then exhale through your mouth.
Continue to take deep,
Full breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth.
And as you breathe,
Become aware of the state of your body and the quality of your mind.
Where is your body holding tension right now?
Do you feel closed off emotionally?
Where is your mind?
Is it wandering off to the past or into the future or is it here within the breath?
Is your mind at ease or filled with restlessness,
Negativity or doubt?
Place both hands over your heart and continue to inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth.
Ask yourself,
How does it feel to place my hands over this tender area,
This place where I experience love for myself and for others?
Let your breath become more smooth and effortless and begin to breathe in and out through your nose.
Feel the flow of air moving into your lungs and then back out into the world.
With each exhale,
Imagine you are releasing any negative thoughts that may be lingering in your mind.
Continue to focus on your breath and on each inhale,
Think,
I am worthy and on each exhale,
I am enough.
Let each inhale draw in self-love and each exhale release what is no longer serving you.
Take a few minutes to breathe and recite this mantra internally.
Notice how you feel as you say these words to yourself.
If your mind wanders at any point,
Know that it's okay.
It's the nature of the mind to wander.
Simply bring your attention back to the breath.
Notice how your thoughts come and go,
Whether positive or negative,
And simply allow them to pass on by like clouds floating in the sky.
Now visualize yourself standing in front of a mirror and look into your own eyes.
What do you see?
Regardless of what appears in the reflection,
Tell yourself,
I love you.
You are beautiful and you are worthy of happiness.
Know that what you see in the mirror in this moment may be different from what you see the next time you look.
Imagine now that you could breathe into your heart and visualize love pouring from your hands and into your heart.
Let this love warm and permeate you from your heart center,
Filling the rest of your body.
Allow a sensation of warmth to fill you from head to toe.
Live here and know that love is always available for you when you need it.
Let this love warm and permeate you from your heart center.
Let this love warm and permeate you from your heart center.
Let this love warm and permeate you from your heart center.
Let this love warm and permeate you from your heart center.
Let this love warm and permeate you from your heart center.
When you're ready,
Take a few more deep,
Mindful breaths and then softly open your eyes.
Let's take a moment to acknowledge the unique experience we had together during this meditation.
This is a beautiful opportunity to learn something new about yourself.
Self-love enables you to build a stronger relationship with yourself and allows you to show up more fully in your life.
It allows you to transform into a more blissful you.
Namaste.
