Hello,
My name is Jason Stevenson and welcome to this short guided meditation that will facilitate your release of any negative or limiting thoughts that no longer serve you.
It's time to let go of whatever has been holding you back.
To begin this transformative practice,
Bring yourself to a comfortable seated position either on the floor,
On a bench or in a chair,
And wherever you find yourself straightening your spine,
And let your heart space open up ever so gently,
And allow your shoulders to drop,
Closing your eyes when you're ready.
Let's take a few moments now to settle in by drawing our attention to the breath,
And simply observe any sensations associated with each inward and each outward movement.
You might notice the temperature of the air as it enters your nostrils,
The feeling of the belly expanding and softening,
Or a general sense of relaxation moving through your body.
And now,
With each breath that enters your lungs,
I invite you to envision revitalized energy mingling with your cellular body.
And with each breath that departs,
Imagine any unsupportive energy being released.
So,
Breathing in fresh energy full of renewed vitality,
And breathe out whatever is calling to be surrendered.
Now,
I invite you to enter into a visual journey of transformation by imagining that you are standing at the foot of a wooded mountain.
Beneath you,
Your feet root into the rich soil footpath,
And all around,
Evergreen trees stretch up towards the cosmos.
Your nose picks up the scent of the pine-infused aroma of these woods,
Cleansing you from within with each full breath you take.
And before you,
The footpath weaves its way through the forest up towards the mountain's peak.
Eager to begin this journey of transformation and release,
You take your first few steps in the direction of the summit above.
As you walk,
You feel life's vital energy flowing through you,
Your body is engaged,
Your mind is focused,
And your breath begins to deepen.
Along your journey through the forest that blankets the slope of the mountain,
You admire the qualities you observe in this natural landscape,
The resilience,
The strength,
The adaptability,
And the beauty of the wildlife that is abundant here.
As you admire these qualities in the world outside of you,
You begin to realize that they reflect what is innately present within you too.
As you continue to hike towards the peak,
You feel this truth permeating more deeply.
With hours passing that feel as though they were sheer minutes,
The land beneath you begins to level out.
As the earth plateaus,
You make your way through the final stretch of trees before emerging onto the flat rock of this majestic mountain's peak.
You breathe in and release a deep sigh,
Your jaw drops,
And your heart widens to the beauty of the world that extends around you,
Valleys,
Rivers,
Lakes,
And forests down below reach out in all directions.
You are witnessing the world from this heightened perspective as if for the very first time.
And as the gentle breeze rushes against your skin,
You remember your intention for coming here,
To release what no longer serves you and to welcome the winds of change that will propel you forward.
And so here,
Standing upon the mountaintop,
You let come to mind any and all of the negative thoughts that no longer serve you.
When they arise,
They do not stay with you for long as you surrender them up to the wind that dances through the atmosphere all around you.
Surrender with the breath,
Exhalation by exhalation,
Each thought,
Each feeling,
And every negative knot of energy that holds you back from realizing your true potential.
Let the wind carry them away from you,
Leaving you vibrantly alive.
Allow the muscles around your eyes to relax now,
And your attention to land in the center of your heart.
And as you gaze out upon the wonder of the world above,
Below,
And all around you,
Silently set an intention to nourish yourself with positive thoughts in the minutes,
Hours and days to come.
Take one more long,
Deep breath in here,
And when you release,
Let go of any residual negative energy with a deep sigh,
Let it out.
Slowly now,
Let the imagery of this landscape begin to fade from your mind's eye as you come back to the natural rhythm of your breathing.
Tune into your body and to the earth supporting you from below,
And when you are ready,
You can gently let the light seep back into your eyes as they slowly open.
And as you move through the day ahead,
Let yourself be empowered by the transformation and release that you've experienced in this practice today.
Allow the winds of inspired change continue to awaken and guide you.
Many blessings.
And until next time,
Goodnight my friend,
Goodnight.
