Hi,
I'm Fimo and today we'll work together on the theme of setting healthy boundaries,
An essential practice to support your well-being,
Cultivate balanced relationships,
And strengthen your focus.
This practice is here to support you in developing boundaries that safeguard your energy and honor your personal needs.
Let's take a few moments to settle in comfortably,
Finding a posture that allows you to feel both relaxed and alert.
If you haven't already done so,
I invite you to gently close your eyes.
Now let's take a deep breath in and slowly breathe out.
Inhale deeply once again and with control,
Exhale.
One last time together,
Deep breath in and slowly breathe out.
Continue to breathe in this way at a rhythm that's comfortable for you.
This belly breathing is designed to bring relaxation to the body and mind.
Follow each in-breath from the very beginning to the very end,
And each out-breath from the very beginning to the very end.
Notice the rise and fall of your belly with each in-breath and each out-breath,
And although you're focusing your attention on your breath,
Be sure not to strain or to force anything here.
Ensure that the muscles in your face are relaxed,
Your shoulders are far away from your ears,
Your hands are resting comfortably on your legs,
And you're simply noticing with openness and curiosity.
Feel free to let go of your control over your breath and allow your body to breathe however it wants to,
But continue to observe this breath of yours.
Stay connected to this life force that has allowed you to be here,
And remember whenever your attention goes elsewhere,
Just take a moment to notice where your attention has gone and without judging yourself and with lots of patience and kindness,
Guide your attention back to your breath.
You may have to do this several times during the next few minutes.
Just know it's not a problem and that it's all part of the practice.
You will not hear my voice for the next few minutes so that you can focus all your attention on just your breath,
Your natural breath.
Very good.
Setting boundaries is a way to care for yourself.
It's a way to show yourself respect.
But boundaries aren't walls.
In many ways,
They're pathways to healthier relationships because they allow us to love ourselves and love others.
Boundaries enable us to say yes to what nourishes us and to say no to what drains our energy.
Let me share a positive affirmation that you can repeat with your full voice or quietly to yourself.
I am worthy of setting boundaries.
I am worthy of setting boundaries.
Allow these words to sink in.
I invite you to repeat them as many times as needed to feel their impact.
Setting boundaries isn't an act of selfishness,
But a gesture of kindness towards yourself.
Boundaries help us to maintain a positive connection with ourselves as we build authentic and balanced relationships.
Boundaries allow us to love fully.
Boundaries preserve us from resentment and exhaustion.
Setting boundaries is about loving ourselves enough to prioritize our needs even at the risk of disappointing others.
Let's come back to the affirmation.
I am worthy of setting boundaries.
I am worthy of setting boundaries.
Take a deep breath in and breathe out.
Thank you for taking this time for yourself.
And remember that by setting boundaries,
You give yourself the freedom to love yourself while loving those around you without losing either.
The music will stop shortly,
But I invite you to stay in this space for as long as you can.
Until next time,
Take care.
