Meditation & Triggers

The intention of this meditation is to provide support to yourself if or when you are triggered by a situation. The theme of this meditation is honoring your experience in this moment. As you become mindful of your body, mindful of your environment and as you maintain a gentle present moment focus.

Transcript

The intention of this meditation is to provide support to you if and when you are triggered by a situation. I will now take you through a guided meditation. At the end of the meditation you'll hear a soft bell. It's 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 honoring your experience in this moment. Let us begin this meditation mindfully as you become mindful of your body, Mindful of your environment, And as you maintain a gentle present moment focus. Start by finding a comfortable position and let us settle into our breath. Placing your feet flat on the ground with your hands resting comfortably in your lap, Or if you're seated on a cushion find a comfortable position with your hands resting comfortably in your lap. Closing your eyes if you prefer and become present and relaxed in this moment. Take a few long slow deep breaths as your body begins to settle into the meditation and as you start to relax. Gently release any tension you notice, Letting go of anything that might be getting in the way of you being here in this present moment. 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 the breath, Exploring the sensations in your body mindfully, Curiosity, And without judgment. Notice if you're feeling any aches or pains in a specific area, Any numbness or tingling sensations. Breathing into the ache or pain sensation and letting it go as you exhale, Mindfully engaging your attention in the present moment on what you're 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, Come back to your breath as an anchor of focus. Remembering to be kind to yourself, Observe your hands resting in your lap, Notice your feet resting on the floor, Observe your eyes gently closed, Observe the energy of your body, Serve your heart beating softly to the rhythm of your breath, Notice what your heart is seeking, Notice if you're feeling any tension or emotions stored in your chest, Your neck, Your jaw, Your shoulders, Your back, Or your stomach. Explore the emotions in your body, Bring awareness to your emotional being, Honoring your inner strength, Notice where you feel the strength in your body, Notice the flow of this healing energy, Sending each area of your body healing love and healing energy, Bring awareness to your mind-body connection, Notice how your present moment awareness can support this connection, Be mindful of how you interact with yourself, Notice where you feel this connection in your body, Explore what comes up for you, Noticing it without judgment, Send loving kindness to your mind, Body, And spirit, Allow the energy of the meditation to flow through your body, Repeat silently to yourself I am safe, I am protected, I am grounded, I am present in this moment with gentle non-judgmental self-awareness, I am not my thoughts, I am the observer, Notice what is not serving you, Notice what you are sensing in your body, Honoring your authentic being, Honoring your courage, Embracing your empathy and vulnerability, Bring awareness to your connection, Your resilience, And your presence, We'll now 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 focus, I am safe, I am protected, I am grounded, I am present, I'll keep track of the time as we take these moments in silence together, Keeping your eyes closed as we integrate back from the meditation, Take as much time as you need to come out of the meditation slowly and mindfully, Start by wiggling your toes or fingers or any part of your body that feels right for you, When you're ready you can open your eyes, Thank you for joining me this meditation and I hope you enjoyed the experience, May we honor the light, Love, Peace, And beauty in all of us, Namaste