Inner Child Healing Meditation

We feel emotionally hurt as adults because we haven't reconciled with our inner child; whatever someone else does or says to us shakes the ground underneath us very quickly. Spending time doing inner and healing work is an opportunity to see where you were hurt as a child. This meditation invites you to reunite with your inner child and heal past emotional wounds.

Transcript

Hello dear friend, How are you feeling today? It's never easy to look back on your childhood, Especially if you had to endure a lot of pain, Criticism, Hardship. But there is a part of you that wants you, Wants your attention, Your love and your kindness. And that's your inner child who is ready for you. You might notice some trepidations coming up for you and that's okay, That's normal. But I want you to know that this meditation will be healing and rewarding for your inner child. Begin by arriving into a comfortable posture, Softening the shoulders, Keeping the back nice and straight, Lower back well supported, Feet firmly planted on the ground, Hands resting in your lap, Palms facing up. Feel free to adjust your posture until it feels good for you. And when you're ready, Gently allow the eyelids to touch. Take a breath and arrive at this moment. Notice how it feels to be present in your body right now, With no judgment, No expectation and no attachment. Take another deep breath and release. Let out a big sigh or make a sound. Let all your worries to flow out with your exhale, Breathing in slowly and deeply. Invite every breath to go deeper than the one before. Imagine that every breath is dissolving and dispersing your pain and at the same time healing your emotional wounds. Feel your whole body moving in harmony with your breath, Belly and chest rising on your inhale and belly and chest falling on your exhale. Imagine that every breath travels a long road. Follow your breath until the end of the road and back. Go along with your breath until you feel a sense of peace and calmness setting within you. Now invite this feeling of relaxation to extend to your physical body, Relaxing and softening every part of you, Beginning with the soles of your feet. Relax each toe and the space between each toe, Softening your ankles, Lower legs and knees. Breathe into your upper legs and hips and feel how the tension and discomfort is being released from your upper legs, Hips, Buttocks and pelvis. Take a relaxing breath in through the nose and out through the mouth and release any tension and stress from your spine, Lower back and lower back. Imagine your breath moving through each and every vertebrae, Relaxing and releasing any tension from the spine. Now bring your attention to the front side of your body, Focusing your awareness to your belly. Feel your breath swirling in your belly like some warm liquid honey moving in a jar, Calming your nerves and the perceived butterflies. Notice how every breath is here for you to get rid of all the tension in the area around your belly button, Relaxing your chest and the space between your collarbones, Rolling down the shoulders and as you do that notice a feeling of relaxation sliding down your arms, Moving into your hands and fingers. Let go of any tension from your hands and fingers. Now bring your attention to your neck and throat and take a cleansing breath into your neck and throat, Softening and relaxing your vocal cords. Allow a gentle smile to land on your face with no reason. Unclench the jaw, Soften your lips and tongue, Relaxing your cheeks and gently wiggle your nose, Shaking off any tension. Become aware of your eyes and relax the space between your eyes, The muscles around your eyes and the back of your arm, Your forehead and then relax it. Take a cleansing breath in through the nose and out through the mouth and relax the whole head together. Notice how you feel in this moment. Do you have anything weighing heavily on your heart? Whatever that is, It's okay. I invite you to connect with Earth's energy and imagine a beautiful grounding cord extending from the base of your spine and reaching the Earth's center. In your imagination watch the grounding cord move through rocks, Dirt, Water, Pebbles, Dust, Fire, Sand and finally reaching the core of the Earth. For the next few breaths allow the grounding cord to rest. When you are ready, Begin releasing through the grounding cord what you feel is weighing heavily on your heart and it's not helping you in this moment. You have permission to do that. Let go of all your problems, Other people's problems, Fears, Worries, Drama, Inner conflict, Tension, Stress, Unhelpful thoughts, Doubts, Uncertainty. Let all these thoughts and emotions leave your physical body through your grounding cord. See them sliding down your grounding cord one by one. In your mind's eye follow each thought and emotion. As it moves through your body down the grounding cord and landing into the core of the Earth. Notice how your body feels right now. Perhaps a bit lighter, Perhaps a bit freer. On your next inhale begin drawing up new and fresh energy from the Earth. What quality of energy do you need in this moment? Mother Earth has all the energies in abundance. You can choose from the energy of love, Inner peace, Compassion, Healing, Acceptance, Forgiveness. Invite your body to feel these energies rising up through your physical body, Restoring and balancing every cell, Every atom and every molecule of your being. You are being held, Grounded and supported in this moment. I invite you to journey with me to your most favorite place on Earth. There are no limitations, So allow your imagination to get wild. This place feels like home. Beautiful surroundings and nature is calming your heart and your soul. Look around. You are in a beautiful place. This place feels so familiar to you and you decide to take a walk on the soft and warm ground. As you are walking you feel the ground supporting you. As your steps touch the ground you notice a little child in the distance walking towards you. Take a calming breath in and out. The closer the child gets to you the more familiar the face. Yes, Now you know this little child is you. A rush of feelings, Emotions and memories are flowing through your body in this moment. Stay with this child. You are in a beautiful place. The memories are flowing through your body in this moment. Stay with your breath and present in the here and now. You are safe and supported in this moment. You are getting even closer to each other and your inner child starts running towards you with open arms. Give your child a big hug and hold it tight. Notice how good it feels to have you in your arms. Take deep and slow breaths. It's okay. It's okay. You can do this. You can do this for the little you. Say quietly your name and repeat after me. I am doing it for you little one. Spend as much time as you need in each other's arms. Tell your child that you are so happy for the reunion and that you feel sorry from the bottom of your heart that the little you had to endure so much emotional pain and discomfort. Flow with your breath and notice if you are experiencing any resistance. Look at your inner child and say, My dear little one, I hear you. I see you. I acknowledge you. You matter so much to me. You always have my love and support. You are unique. You are amazing. I will protect you and keep you safe. If there is anything else you'd like to say to your inner child, Do so now. Ask your child if they have any messages or questions for you. Take a breath and listen. Take another breath and hold space for your inner child. Take one more breath and listen beyond the words. You can feel their pain. You can feel their struggle. Rest your awareness in your heart space and feel a new form of compassion and loving kindness energy bubbling up in your heart space. Invite these beautiful energies to move through you and into your child. Move with the rhythm of your breath. Take this time to set an intention to be there for your inner child whenever they need your help and support. Meditate on your intention for the next few breaths. For the next few hours take it easy. Drink a glass of warm water. Treat yourself with your favorite cake and take as much time as you need to digest and process your experience.