Connecting with your inner child.
Let's begin this practice by finding a comfortable position whether it be sitting or laying down.
Just take a few moments to get as comfortable as you can and when ready let's begin by taking a few deep breaths.
Breathing in now through the nose and releasing that breath through the mouth.
Several times now breathing in deeply,
Pausing at the top of the breath before you gently and consciously release.
One more deep deep breath now.
Imagine you're releasing all attachments to anything going on in your life right now as you breathe it all out and away.
Today we will make a conscious connection with our inner children.
So with this intention in mind see if you can get even more comfortable in whatever position you're in before coming into a state of absolute stillness.
If you need to move at any point do so then come back to the stillness when you can.
It is ideal if we can remain as still as possible in our bodies allowing the body to rest as we go within.
Now bringing your awareness into your third eye chakra,
The space between your eyebrows.
I would like you to imagine that you are in a large large forest.
The trees are towering over you so tall,
So strong.
The light from the sun shines through.
You're here in freedom,
In nature,
Observing as the soft breeze touches your cheek.
The rustling leaves in the wind.
In nature playing in this forest.
Perhaps you are playing a game of hide and seek.
Who is hiding with you?
Who is trying to find you?
For a moment just allow this play to unfold in your mind's eye enjoying the carefree nature of the freedom and joy you are experiencing.
As you play something catches your eye.
In the distance a large tree trunk has caught your eye.
You notice at the base of the tree there is a shimmering clear crystal.
Your curiosity makes you approach and come closer.
You are perplexed by the sheer size of the crystal.
As you get closer and closer,
It seems larger than your own body now.
And as you inspect further you notice a spiral staircase.
The staircase is formed out of crystal winding down into the ground.
Your curious adventurous nature implores you to step down the staircase.
You notice as you look down,
The first step has a number on it.
It is your age.
Each step that you take,
You're descending deeper into aspects of yourself.
You continue to slowly step by step continue down and down and down the staircase.
You feel safe and supported.
You feel held and you are not at all afraid.
You have a sense that this is going to be a wonderful adventure and you take a step further down and down.
And as you do,
You feel yourself lighter,
Full of excitement and thrill for the adventure ahead.
You continue on down and down until you reach yourself as a 14 year old.
Here you may feel some discomfort and perhaps some fears arise.
Just notice.
We will not stay here for very long.
Just notice what you see.
Notice what you feel.
Observing all that you are experiencing as the 14 year old you without judgment.
Take it all in.
Now continue on step by step.
Perhaps as you do,
You see flashes of memories or visions come up for you.
Or perhaps it's just a peaceful descent into the deep,
Deep unknown.
Now you look down and notice your 10 year old self.
A little younger,
A little more naive,
Innocent young child full of wonder and curiosity.
You continue now.
You notice with each step you take,
You seem to meet those younger versions of you on the step.
Each step you take down,
The next younger version greets you.
Continue on down and down until you now see the 7 year old self.
Here you choose to stay.
And as if by magic,
The whole staircase disappears and you're now in a wide open space deep in the underworld of this earth.
You are there with your 7 year old self and there is something that he or she is asking of you.
Listen to them.
Do they need an embrace?
Does he or she want to play?
Is there something that is worrying them?
Are they afraid?
How are they feeling?
Notice all that arises and just let it arise.
You are observing now this exchange between the you now and the 7 year old you.
You are also the observer.
Step back into your seat and simply observe what is playing out in your mind.
If your inner child feels tense,
Make efforts to listen to her and soothe her.
If they feel unworthy,
Remind them of their innate power.
Power that he or she holds that called you to this moment in time so you could consciously share this moment together.
Here now you are going to ask them,
What is troubling them?
What is hurting them?
What is making them feel so afraid?
As you listen to your inner child,
It is painful for you to watch them express their discomfort but you acknowledge their courage for doing so.
You acknowledge your own courage to sit with them and hold this space for their authentic expression.
You soothe and comfort them with words of truth.
The wise you now from the future knows so much about the world and life.
Your inner child is calm and soothed.
She just wants to play.
So you suggest a game of hide and seek in this wide open space.
For a few moments you enjoy hiding and playing and chasing,
Laughing and joking.
The seven year old you is indeed very very pleased and full of joy.
You suddenly hear a loud chime and you look around and notice the staircase has reappeared again.
You know that it is time to go.
The seven year old looks sad but you reassure them that you are always connected through your hearts.
You place one hand on your heart and another on theirs.
You remind your inner child that you can come call you anytime when they want to.
Whether it be to simply listen to what they need to say or just to play.
You remind them that you are always connected and there for each other.
That your bond is eternal.
You tell her that you will remember this encounter and whenever they feel intensely to simply call and you will connect with them in this way again.
Your seven year old self is happy and content knowing that you are always there.
Knowing that she can call on you whenever things get tough.
She feels assured and she thanks you and gives you a big hug.
Big hug and as you say your goodbyes she frolicks into the distance and you watch her until she is now faded away.
You know it's time to go.
You need to climb the crystal staircase once again.
So up you go.
Ascending and noticing older and older versions as you make a rather swift way back up the base of the tree.
Back up to the base of the tree in the forest.
Every version of you connected to you through your heart and reminds you that they are always here with you and you remind them that you are always always there for them too.
Soon you start to feel the blinding light of day as you reach the top and back into that beautiful forest.
Your magical adventure has not quite ended as you notice tiny fairies encircling you,
Dancing around you.
You lay down on the ground at the base of the tree and you gently close your eyes.
You feel so safe,
So comfortable that you eventually doze off with the warm wind brushing your cheek and the sparkles of daylight swaying in the branches all around you.
Your body melts into the ground drifting into a deep deep sleep.
Then something awakens you.
You slowly take a few deep breaths as you stretch gently and lengthen into your body once again.
Breathing that life back into your body.
Feeling into your fingers and your toes.
Gently moving into your body and allowing your awareness to come back now into this now.
It all felt like a warm fuzzy dream yet it was all real.
Remember that whenever you need,
Whenever they need,
Your inner children will call you.
You will feel it in your heart and all you need to do is close your eyes and connect within.
You have now established this connection.
Your inner children are no longer separate but they are one with you.
