Probably the most surprising outcome about this meditation journey,
Given my more analytical,
Logical,
Practical nature,
Was a closer connection to my own creativity.
It took some exploring and a lot of discomfort before I realized how meditation has helped me find my balance,
Including my creative side.
When I was younger,
I would have never imagined putting myself out there in any creative capacity.
If you're anything like me,
Creativity and curiosity might not fit or make sense to our practical nature,
But it is a part of who we are,
And by ignoring it,
We're not drawing on our fullest potential.
I will now take you through a guided meditation.
At the end of the meditation,
You'll hear a soft bell.
It is important to come out of the meditation slowly and to take your time,
There's no rush.
I will be here guiding you through the entire process.
The theme of this meditation is embracing your creativity.
Mindfulness is about engaging your attention in the present moment on what you are experiencing without judgment.
Let us center our attention and bring awareness to the present moment.
Let us center our attention and bring awareness to our creativity.
Explore this meditation with mindful curiosity as you become mindful of your body,
Mindful of your environment,
Mindful of your creativity,
And as you maintain a gentle present moment awareness.
Start by finding a comfortable position and let us settle into our breath.
Keeping your feet flat on the ground with your hands resting comfortably in your lap.
Or if you're sitting on a cushion,
Find a comfortable position with your hands resting comfortably in your lap.
Using your eyes if you prefer,
You become present,
Still,
And relaxed in this moment.
Observe the sensations of the body and notice what you are thinking.
Observe your creativity in this present moment.
As you become more relaxed,
Notice the chatter of your mind starting to quiet.
When your mind wanders,
Come back to your creativity in this present moment.
Being mindful of anything that might be getting in the way of you being here in this present moment.
Gently release any tension you notice.
Remembering it's okay to have thoughts and when a thought occurs,
Simply notice the thought without judgment and then let it go on the next exhale breath.
Allowing each area of your body to settle into your breath.
Allowing each area of your body to settle into your creativity.
Blur the sensations in your body with curiosity and without judgment.
Gently engaging your attention in the present moment on what you are experiencing without judgment.
For this meditation,
Let us welcome everything and simply let go of any expectations.
At any point during this meditation,
If your mind starts to wander,
Simply come back to your breath as an anchor of focus.
Remembering to be kind to yourself.
Honoring yourself as a creative being.
Bring awareness to your inspiration.
Allow the creativity to flow through your body.
Give gratitude to your inspiration and creativity.
Notice where you feel creativity in your body.
Allow that creativity to blossom and grow.
Silently repeat to yourself,
I am creative,
Resourceful and whole.
I am creative,
Resourceful and whole.
I am creative,
Resourceful and whole.
We'll take the next few moments in silence giving you the opportunity to continue to focus your breath as you mindfully maintain a gentle present moment awareness.
Let us explore creativity with curiosity.
Embracing yourself.
Honoring yourself as a creative being.
I will keep track of the time as we take these moments of silence together.
Because we are here,
So let us begin with a few moments.
Thank you.
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