Welcome to today's visualization meditation.
You've arrived.
You've made it.
You are here right in this moment,
Dedicating time to yourself to turn inwards,
To use the imagination,
To drop in,
To let go,
To surrender,
Finding a comfortable position whether you're seated or lying down,
Allowing yourself to settle in to this space,
Relaxing the eyebrows,
The jaw,
The shoulders,
The belly,
Allowing yourself to be held and supported,
Connecting to the natural rhythm of your breath,
Noticing how you've arrived today,
Knowing that however you've arrived is completely okay,
Giving yourself a moment of gratitude for showing up,
For finding this space and time for you,
To allow your imagination to roam,
To explore,
And if you haven't already,
Closing down the eyes gently,
If that feels right for you.
Settling in to this space,
Making sure that you're completely comfortable where you are,
And if not,
Just gently adjusting where you need.
Begin with a few slow deep breaths in through your nose and out through your mouth,
Letting your body get relaxed.
Now I want you to imagine yourself walking slowly along a path.
It's a pleasant path,
Any kind that you wish.
It's a beautiful day and you feel relaxed and happy.
You can feel the warmth and the energy of the sunlight on your skin.
Soon you come to a gate.
You know this gate leads to a special place where you feel welcomed,
Safe and comfortable.
Gently push the gate open and allow yourself to enter your very own private garden.
Your garden is filled with your favorite things.
Whatever is pleasing to you can be found in this place.
Perhaps there are flowers,
Trees,
Animals,
Birds,
Water or even music.
Look around and notice what is in your garden.
See all the colors and objects that are in this place.
Notice how beautiful they are.
Look at the various shapes and see how varied they are.
Look at the ground,
Look at the sky and see where they meet.
This is your garden.
Everything peacefully coexists in the garden.
Begin to explore this place with your sense of touch.
Perhaps some things are soft and warm and others are smooth and cool.
Simply spend some time exploring using your sense of touch as you continue to feel at peace and comfortable.
Notice what the air feels like.
Is it cool or warm?
Is there a breeze or is it still?
Take the time to feel the peace and serenity in this private place.
As you continue to explore your garden,
By seeing and feeling,
Become aware of the sounds that you hear in your garden.
The sounds in your garden are pleasing to the ear and very comforting for you.
Perhaps it is quiet in your garden or maybe there are a number of sounds.
Some of the sounds may be very soft while others may be louder.
Relax and listen for a while and see if you can identify the different sounds in your garden.
As you are listening to the sounds in your garden,
Become aware of what smells you might smell.
Taking a deep breath in and notice the fragrances that are present.
Some of them may be familiar while others may be unfamiliar.
Maybe in your garden there is someone there saying hello,
Giving you a message that you need to hear right now.
An ancestor,
A guardian angel,
A loved one.
Sharing this beautiful moment with you.
Who is this person?
What do they want to say to you?
Maybe you are in the garden on your own.
That's okay.
Allow yourself to take in the serenity of this space by yourself.
Spend the time that is necessary for you to rejuvenate and take care of yourself.
When you are ready to leave,
Slowly walk back towards the gate of your garden.
You have enjoyed your visit to the garden and feel relaxed and content.
This good feeling will remain with you throughout the rest of your day.
Push the gate open and return to the path that led you to the garden.
As you make your way back up the path to the here and now,
Remember that you can use your imagination to return to your private garden at any time you wish.
Visit your garden at any time you would like to relax,
To be comforted or just to enjoy its beauty.
You are now ready to resume your day.
Stretch gently,
Open your eyes,
Feeling refreshed and alert.
I love you.
