Dear Child | Inner Child Practice

As you allow your breath to sink you deeper and deeper into your body,

Almost crossing that bridge of consciousness into the unconscious,

I want you to continue to listen to the sound of my voice and as you do so,

Invite your inner child to come in,

To nestle in softly beside you.

Open up your arms to cradle him or her,

Bring their heart close to yours and ask them to sit beside you and listen.

Dear child,

Please remember your birthright as you enter this world,

As you tread softly through the halls of life.

You must claim your nature.

You are made of and because of love.

It is your greatest gift and most important lesson.

You are pure energy,

Amassing and shifting with stellar might.

The universe looks to you to call itself into being.

I want to tell you gently of the power that will sit patiently inside of you until you are ready to ignite it.

You must feed it your passions.

Promise to relentlessly believe in yourself.

Listen to the advice of those who came before you and have not forgotten how to laugh.

Connect deeply with others but do not lose yourself in the process.

No one is meant to be possessed.

Your life is your own.

Life will not always be easy.

You will fall and you will hurt.

You will shed your share of tears but only worry if they do not come.

You will ache but you will find beauty to soothe you.

Your heart may dive into sadness but it must not remain there.

Do not let it overwhelm you there is always a way through.

You will know sorrow and loss but you are far greater than either and both combined.

You will have allies who will guide you when you least expect them.

You will always be protected.

Everyone you meet has something to teach you.

You are never alone.

Listen gently to the symphony of the universe.

It exists because of and to unite you with all of life.

In your wanderings greet all of those you encounter with compassion and do not forget to begin with yourself.

Everything is temporary except you.

You will always exist and you must thrive.

You are the most jubilant expression of life.