Feel Better Now

In this practice we explore how you can start to feel better so you can move from powerlessness to relief. When the weight of the world has brought you to your knees, this meditation aims to serve as a lifeline by helping you to bring your awareness to your breath and sit without judgement or self-criticism so that you can start to turn your focus inward, where the journey of self-discovery begins.

Transcript

Welcome to today's practice. The intention of today's meditation is to help you move from a feeling of powerlessness to a feeling of relief. If you've been in a difficult place or going through a challenging time in your life, Focusing on the present moment can be like a light at the end of the tunnel, Or it can feel like someone's throwing you a lifeline. So in today's practice, I'll guide you to focus on your breath and to help you bring your awareness into the present moment so you can start to feel better. But I want to begin by acknowledging that you being here is an initial step that you're proactively taking to move yourself in the right direction. I want to acknowledge you for deciding to take time for yourself because that decision deserves recognition. And I invite you to give yourself a thank you for showing up today, For being here for you and for starting to move toward feeling better. So take a moment to settle into a comfortable position, Whatever that looks like for you. You can be seated or reclined, Do what feels most comfortable so that you can allow yourself to relax. Relax your shoulders, Relax your neck. Try to release any tension you're feeling in your shoulders, Chest, Neck, Or your back. And I invite you to close your eyes or allow your gaze to soften as you stare gently at a spot in front of you. Let go of whatever's come before this moment and anything that's coming after as you gently ease into being here and now. Let's begin by taking three deep breaths. And on each breath, Try to find a greater sense of relaxation. Ready, Deep breath in, Inhale. And exhale. Good. Good. Allow yourself to move into a calm, Tranquil state of relaxation. Again, Deep breath in, Inhale. And exhale. See if you can relax your body a little more and settle into a deeper state of presence. Allow yourself to just be here and now. Last deep breath, Inhale. And exhale. There's nowhere else you need to be in this moment. This is your time here and now. When you intentionally bring your awareness to the present moment, You're practicing mindfulness and you're tapping into what I call the wellspring inside. So bring your awareness to your breathing. I invite you to just breathe naturally, But begin to notice your breath. You may want to bring your hands to your heart center, Both hands over your chest, And feel the rise and fall of your chest as you inhale and exhale, Or simply bring your awareness to the rhythm of your breath. We'll take a few breaths like this, Inhale. And exhale. Again, Inhale. And exhale. Continue like this, Just noticing how you feel as you sit in awareness of your breathing. When we take the time to focus our attention on something that's here and now in the present moment, We find ourselves feeling a little more grounded, A little more centered, A little more aligned with who we really are. And one of the greatest benefits of taking time to intentionally be present is that we give ourselves the grace to take time out, To stop the overthinking, The problem-solving or the worrying, And we allow ourselves the freedom to just be. Let your mind let go. And focus instead on simply being aware of the part of you that exists beyond your thinking. So often we identify ourselves with our thinking, And you may be concerned that if you think a negative thought, That it could mean you're a negative person. If you know about the law of attraction, Which states like attracts like, You may have wondered if you think negative thoughts, Aren't you inviting negative things into your life? But let me clarify, Especially if you're prone to having negative thoughts every now and again, As most of us are, Thoughts are just thoughts. They come and go like the waves of an ocean. Thoughts don't have the power to create your reality unless you're attached to those thoughts with deep emotion. So when negative thoughts arise, Worry, Fear, Doubt, Allow them to flow in and out like waves of an ocean. Don't attach to them, Just let them go. Take a few minutes to allow your thoughts to come and go like waves of an ocean. Don't attach to your thoughts, Allow them to just flow in and out without judgment, Without going down a road. And when you can, Keep coming back to your breath. And on each breath, See if you can find a greater sense of presence. There is only this moment. Allow yourself to disconnect from your thinking and soak in what it feels like to just be. When you disconnect mentally from the outside world, You allow yourself to turn inward. And by turning inward, You begin the journey of self-discovery. Focusing on your breath is something you can do anytime to help you bring your awareness back to the present, Because your breath is always with you and your breathing is always happening here and now. So let your breath remind you that you always have this moment to find more presence. And as we come to the end of this meditation, I invite you to sit with the feeling of presence like a warm blanket of love and support around you. From the crown of your head to the tips of your toes, Take one last moment to soak in the feeling of being, Of simply being at rest in a deep state of presence. Thank you so much for taking the time to be here with me today. And until next time, Trust in your practice and in your own inner guidance and allow the universe to work its magic.