Hello,
I'm so glad you're here with me.
I know that showing up for yourself isn't easy,
Especially on the days your heart feels heavy.
So the simple fact that you're here right now,
Breathing.
That already means something.
I'm really glad you came.
And wherever you are,
You're allowed to be exactly there.
You don't have to feel better yet.
You don't have to fix anything.
For the next few minutes,
There is nowhere to be and nothing to do,
Just you and me and your breath.
I've got to.
So let's begin together.
Find a way to sit or lie down where your body feels supported.
Let your shoulders drop down away from your ears.
And if it feels okay,
Let your eyes close.
Take one slow breath in through your nose.
And let it out through your mouth like a quiet sigh.
One more.
Breath in.
And sigh it all the way out.
Now let your breathing slow down on its own.
With every breath out,
Imagine you are putting down something heavy you've been carrying.
You don't have to throw it away.
Just put it down for now.
Breath in soft,
Breath out slow.
Maybe there is an ache in your chest right now.
A discomfort.
If it's there,
You don't need to push it away.
Just place one hand over the center of your chest.
Feel the warmth of your own hand.
Feel your heart still beating underneath it.
It's still beating.
It carries you all the way here.
Now bring your attention down to the base of your body.
Imagine a soft,
Warm light glowing there.
The color of a deep red sunset.
This is the part of you that knows how to stay standing.
Even now.
Even after everything.
Bring that down into it.
You are supported.
The ground is still here.
You are still here.
Let that warm light rise a little bit to the soft space just above your belly.
Pictured glowing gold like early morning sun.
This is where you keep your worth,
Your confidence.
And I want you to really pay attention to this.
Your worth never belonged to anyone else.
He didn't leave when the relationship ended.
You are not less because someone couldn't stay.
You are home.
You are always home.
Breathe that in.
Now,
Let the light rise to the center of your chest.
Right under your hand.
See it turn a soft,
Healing,
Beautiful green.
This is where the love lived.
And hear something true,
So listen close.
That love was never only theirs.
It came from inside you.
It was always yours.
So the love doesn't leave when the person leaves.
It stays.
It's still here,
In you,
Right now.
Breathe into your heart.
With every breath in,
Let it soften,
Relax.
With every breath out,
Let it open just a little bit.
You don't have to close your heart to keep it safe.
You only have to come back to it.
Now picture yourself standing in a quiet garden early in the morning.
It's a beautiful place,
Very calm,
Very inviting.
The air is fresh and clean.
And there,
Walking towards you,
Is you.
The real you.
The one who was here long before this person and will always be here long after.
She's calm,
She's whole,
She's glowing with that same warm light,
Red,
Gold,
Green,
All the way up.
She looks at you with so much love.
And she says,
I never left you.
I've been here the whole time.
I'm not going anywhere.
Give herself a hug.
This is you coming home to yourself.
Take one more deep breath in.
And let it go.
Start to notice your hand on your chest again,
Your breath.
The ground be me too.
And when you're ready,
Gently open your eyes.
Nothing about your heart is broken beyond repair.
It's just open.
And an open heart is how new things find their way in.
Be gentle with yourself today.
You are doing much better than you think.
I'll see you again soon.
