This is a practice of connection,
Of remembering the quiet ways love lives in the body,
Of softening into presence,
And letting the breath reconnect you with love.
So letting yourself get comfortable now,
You can sit or lie down in any way that feels supportive,
Letting your hands rest naturally,
Letting your shoulders soften,
Allowing your breath to start to slow,
You can close your eyes if that feels okay to you,
Or simply softening your gaze,
And gently bring into mind a moment where you felt loved,
A time where you felt safe,
It might include someone close to you,
A friend,
A family member,
Or even a pet,
Or it might just be a felt sense,
A warm memory of being cared for,
There's no pressure to feel a certain way,
Just allow a gentle memory or feeling to arise,
And as you do,
Taking a soft breath in through your nose,
And gently exhaling through your mouth,
Slow and steady,
And as you breathe,
Let that feeling of love expand a little,
With each inhale opening up to that love,
With each exhale softening into it,
No story,
No pressure,
Just breath,
And the feeling of being held,
Letting it be simple,
Letting it be soft,
Letting it be natural,
And if it feels supportive,
You can place a hand on your heart,
Feeling the warmth beneath your palm,
Feeling your breath,
And letting that memory,
That sensation of love move through you,
Quiet rhythm within,
Inhaling into connection,
Exhaling into trust,
And just continuing in this way,
Letting the nervous system settle,
Letting the presence of love support you,
Regulate you,
And if emotion arises,
That's okay,
If there's stillness,
That's okay too,
This is your time,
Your breath,
And now gently letting the image or memory dissolve,
But letting the feeling remain,
Keeping the softness in your chest,
And continuing to let love move through you,
This love is always here to support you,
And taking as much time as you want or need here,
Only when you're ready,
Slowly opening your eyes,
And returning to your space,
Carrying this softness,
This love with you,
As you move through your day.
