Welcome to five-minute meditation for creativity.
In this practice we're going to tap into your inner child and rediscover a sense of play and uninhibited joy.
Children don't spend time thinking about the creative process.
They just express themselves creatively and find joy in doing so.
They don't worry about being judged the way adults do.
They follow their instincts and create whatever comes to their minds and hearts.
Think of all the creative outlets you had as a child.
How many imaginary situations did you put your toys through?
How much coloring did you do inside,
Outside,
And all over the lines?
Did you make up songs,
Have imaginary friends,
Or maybe just spend hours pretending?
You're an adult now,
But your inner child is alive and well within you,
And it's got so much amazing wisdom to share.
Today I'm going to ask you to spend some time visualizing your five-year-old self.
If you don't have any memories as a five-year-old,
Then simply visualize yourself at the youngest age you do remember.
Sit comfortably.
Your neck is long,
Your back upright.
Settle into your seat and relax.
Gently close your eyes.
Relax your face,
Your mouth.
Let them soften.
Bring your attention to your breath.
Inhale deeply,
Letting the belly expand.
Exhale completely,
Emptying the lungs.
Inhale.
Exhale.
Now begin to relax into the exhale,
Letting it be longer than the inhale.
Taking five more deep breaths with me.
Inhaling.
Exhaling,
Letting go of any tension.
Inhaling.
Exhaling,
Letting the body relax.
Inhaling.
Exhaling,
Letting the mind become quiet.
Inhaling.
Exhaling,
Letting go.
Inhaling.
Exhaling,
Feeling completely relaxed.
Today we remember what it is to be fearlessly creative.
Picture yourself at five years old.
See your five-year-old self standing in front of you now.
Picture your body.
See your face.
What are you wearing?
What does your hair look like?
Place your hands on your own heart now and send your five-year-old self some love.
Picture the child smiling and receiving your love.
What is this child's favorite way to express themselves?
Do they like to color?
To sing?
To pretend?
To play?
Your five-year-old self doesn't know how not to be creative.
To them the world is full of magic and everything is possible.
Imagine how it would feel to have the creativity of your five-year-old self flowing through you,
Unafraid of failure,
Unafraid of judgment,
Simply delighting in the process.
How does your body feel in that moment?
What emotions do you experience?
Let yourself feel whatever is real for you,
No judgment.
Whatever you feel is fine.
You're an adult now but your inner child is always available to you and they love to play and be creative.
Inhale deeply,
Exhale completely.
Thank your inner child now in whatever way feels most appropriate.
Let them know you will call upon them again soon.
Return now to your breath,
Inhaling deeply,
Exhaling completely.
Keeping the eyes closed,
Relax your focus from the breath,
Allowing any sensations in the body to settle down.
In your own time,
Gently opening your eyes and returning to the room.
