Welcome to this guided meditation.
Affectionate breathing meditation is a simple yet powerful meditation practice that can help you connect with your inner self and cultivate feelings of love and compassion.
Find a quiet place where you can sit comfortably,
Rest your hands wherever they fall most naturally,
And once you have settled in,
Gently close your eyes.
Prepare to take a deep breath in through your nose,
Filling your lungs with air.
As you exhale,
Imagine that,
With every breath out,
You are releasing any negative thoughts or feelings that you may be holding onto.
Allow your mind to become clear and calm.
With each breath,
Silently repeat the words love and compassion to yourself.
As you inhale,
Imagine that you are inhaling love and compassion,
Filling your body and mind with positive energy.
As you exhale,
Imagine that you are exhaling any negative thoughts or feelings,
Releasing them and letting them go.
Continue to focus on your breath and the repetition of the words love and compassion for just a few more moments.
As you continue to breathe deeply and calmly,
Allow your mind to become filled with feelings of love and compassion for yourself and others.
With every out breath,
You are releasing any negative thoughts or feelings associated with the trauma you have experienced.
Allow your mind to become clear and calm.
Now,
Bring to mind a specific traumatic memory or experience that you would like to work on healing.
As you continue to breathe deeply and calmly,
Imagine that,
With each breath in,
You are inhaling healing energy,
And with each breath out,
You are releasing any lingering pain or suffering associated with that memory.
Imagine yourself surrounded by a bright and loving light,
And imagine that light filling your body and mind,
Healing any wounds left by the trauma.
Repeat this process for a few moments,
Focusing on your breath and the healing light that surrounds you.
Breathing in healing light and breathing out your trauma.
Affectionate breathing meditation can be a powerful tool for healing trauma by promoting feelings of love and compassion for yourself and helping to release negative thoughts and feelings.
It can also help to create a sense of inner peace and balance,
Which can be beneficial for the healing process.
When you feel ready,
Slowly open your eyes and take a moment to notice how you feel.
Remember that healing takes time and patience,
And it's okay to revisit this meditation whenever you need it.
Take this feeling of love and compassion with you into the rest of your day.
