Transformation.
Start by taking a moment to settle and relax before you begin.
Find a comfortable sitting position and listen to what the body needs.
Shifting position to be comfortable and balanced if necessary.
So begin by bringing attention to the body in relation to the space it's in,
Sensing the room and any objects around.
And now shift the attention to the entire body as it sits here.
And now move the attention to the breathing process in the whole body,
Breathing naturally and leaving the breath to find its own rhythm.
And then come back to the sensation of the entire body.
And bring to mind your reasons for doing this exploration on transformation.
Motivating and inspiring you to engage with this process of inner development.
And finally wish yourself success in this process.
This exploration is to help you reflect on your inner development and continue your positive personal transformation.
It will also encourage you to question your life and open up to possibilities of change and fulfillment,
Helping you build a picture of what your potential might be,
What may be helping you develop your potential and what may be limiting you at the moment.
So a mirror will always reflect back what is there at that particular moment in time.
This means in that moment,
It will also reflect back any changes that have occurred over time.
So you might like to have a pen and paper for this exploration.
Start by imagining you are standing in front of a mirror.
What kind of person do you see?
Recently,
What positive inner qualities have helped you evolve,
Develop your potential and possibly move towards becoming a more fulfilled person?
What kind of person do you see?
What kind of person do you see?
And which ones have caused you challenges?
Now take a moment to think of a close friend.
How would they describe you at the moment?
Now bring to mind a stranger you've encountered recently,
For example,
Someone in a shop or on public transport.
How would they describe you?
And now think of someone you currently have a challenging relationship with,
Someone you're comfortable thinking about in this session.
How would they describe you?
And now let those images of yourself go on an out breath.
So now what kind of person would you like to see reflected back to you in three months or a timeframe that's appropriate for you?
How would they describe you?
How would they describe you?
How would you like your close friend to see you?
What about the stranger?
How about the challenging person?
How would they describe you?
Now thinking about the techniques you've used so far,
Which ones might help you make those changes you would like to see in yourself in three months or your chosen timeframe?
And what might inspire you to continue the personal work that you've started?
How would they describe you?
And what obstacles do you need to overcome to do this?
How would they describe you?
And finally,
Is there a question you'd like to ask yourself in the mirror?
And remember,
We're using the image of the spiral to show how certain personal qualities build on and reinforce each other in an upward spiral towards positive potential,
A positive reinforcement spiral.
Likewise,
Certain personal qualities also build on and reinforce each other in a downward spiral,
A negative reinforcement spiral.
So using your learning from the previous exploration on transformation,
Simply note whether this may be helping you develop towards the top of the spiral or if it may be limiting you towards the bottom.
And finally,
Taking a moment to reconnect with your posture,
Rebalancing,
Relaxing and gently releasing any tension if necessary.
And becoming aware of the body breathing.
And taking a moment to recall your motivation for doing this exploration.
And now bring to mind what you've experienced and learnt in this exploration.
Have you discovered anything about yourself?
Have you begun to cultivate any helpful qualities or overcome or let go of any unhelpful qualities?
And how might this process be beneficial and meaningful and contribute to the welfare and wellbeing of yourself and others,
Your family,
Friends and those close to you,
Those who inspire and nurture your positive development and all living beings in the environment they rely on?
And as this exploration ends,
Try to carry it with you wherever you go,
By recollecting it occasionally.
