Sit comfortably or lie down,
Close your eyes,
And let your breathing be easy and natural.
Take a few moments to just breathe.
Notice your breath coming in and going out.
Simply notice your breath coming in and going out.
Now imagine a beautiful rosebud.
Imagine a beautiful,
Vibrant rosebud.
You may see this rosebud clearly in your mind,
Or you may see it faintly,
Or you may just sense that it's there.
However you perceive it is all right.
Although this rose is still a bud,
Not yet fully blossomed,
It's perfect at whatever stage it is.
This rosebud is perfect,
Just as it is now.
And although you may not be fully blossomed yet,
Like the rosebud,
You are perfect at whatever stage of unfolding you are now.
As I repeat the following affirmation a few times,
Please repeat it silently or aloud along with me.
Like a rosebud,
I am perfect at whatever stage of unfolding I am now.
Like a rosebud,
I am perfect at whatever stage of unfolding I am now.
Like a rosebud,
I am perfect at whatever stage of unfolding I am now.
Now I'll repeat this affirmation a few more times.
Just let the words wash over you while the seeds of the affirmation are being planted in your awareness.
Like a rosebud,
I am perfect at whatever stage of unfolding I am now.
Like a rosebud,
I am perfect at whatever stage of unfolding I am now.
Like a rosebud,
I am perfect at whatever stage of unfolding I am now.
Now repeat this affirmation along with me.
Like each petal is a perfect part of the rose,
Each part of me is a perfect part of my whole self.
Like each petal is a perfect part of the rose,
Each part of me is a perfect part of my whole self.
Like each petal is a perfect part of the rose,
Each part of me is a perfect part of my whole Now I'll repeat this affirmation a few more times.
Just let the words wash over you while the seeds of the affirmation are being planted in your awareness.
Like each petal is a perfect part of the rose,
Each part of me is a perfect part of my whole self.
Like each petal is a perfect part of the rose,
Each part of me is a perfect part of my whole self.
Like each petal is a perfect part of the rose,
Each part of me is a perfect part of my whole self.
Now we'll do one more affirmation.
Every rose is unique,
And like a rose,
I am a unique expression of life's unlimited creativity.
Every rose is unique,
And like a rose,
I am a unique expression of life's unlimited creativity.
Every rose is unique,
And like a rose,
I am a unique expression of life's unlimited creativity.
Now I'll repeat this affirmation a few more times.
Just let the words wash over you while the seeds of the affirmation are being planted in your awareness.
Every rose is unique,
And like a rose,
I am a unique expression of life's unlimited creativity.
Every rose is unique,
And like a rose,
I am a unique expression of life's unlimited creativity.
Every rose is unique,
And like a rose,
I am a unique expression of life's unlimited creativity.
Now easily imagine that rosebud opening a little bit more to its next stage of blossoming.
Notice how natural this process is.
The rose unfolds naturally and gradually.
And in the same way,
You are unfolding naturally and gradually.
And whatever stage you are at in your unfolding process,
You truly are a perfect,
Unique expression of life's unlimited creativity.
Now take a deep breath or two,
And when you're ready,
Slowly open your eyes.
