Hello and welcome to this guided meditation for healing your narratives during the transitions of a divorce,
Separation,
Or breakup.
My name is Julie Ila Grace,
And I am honored to be your meditation guide today.
In this practice,
We will focus on healing unhelpful thoughts and narratives,
And on reinvesting in your own unique light.
You are worthy of both healing and shining,
And today we are going to honor this.
Start by finding a quiet,
Comfortable place to either sit or lie down.
Adjust your position with any props as needed so that you can feel supported and at ease.
When you're ready,
Gently close your eyes,
And draw the awareness to your breath.
What can your breath tell you in this moment?
Is it shallow or deep?
Where does it land in your body?
Notice anything and everything without judgment.
Take a few deep breaths now,
And imagine that with every inhale,
You are bringing a sense of calm and peace into your body and mind,
And with every exhale,
You are releasing stress and tension.
Take a few more deep breaths here right now.
Allow your natural breath to take over again,
And know yourself as completely safe and supported in this space.
Again,
Practice being a witness to your thoughts and to your experiences.
See if you can practice today with a sense of curiosity rather than of judgment.
Imagine now peering into the window of your mind,
Without attaching any emotions.
Notice if there are thought patterns or judgments that are currently causing you suffering.
For example,
Do you feel like you have failed in some way because this relationship is ending or has ended?
Do you believe that the future has nothing good to offer you now?
Do you see your past with this person as wasted time?
Effectively,
Your breakup narrative is likely to contain stories about your relationship,
Your ex,
And yourself.
Focusing on some of the more prominent and painful narratives,
Pause and notice if these narratives truly reflect you and your views of life,
Or if they are narratives that have been handed down to you by family,
Friends,
Or society.
Taking the example of failing,
Do you truly believe that you've failed,
Or is this a message,
A judgment,
That has been communicated to you or ingrained in you?
Pause for a few moments,
And just notice what narratives or judgments about your relationship,
Yourself,
Or your ex are currently causing you suffering.
Remember that stories are not irrefutable truths,
But they are simply our inner narratives.
To change a story can take time,
But know that you can shift these narratives,
Because whatever you practice,
You get better at.
So if you practice changing your narratives,
In time you will live from your new stories.
So if your story is that you've failed because the relationship ended,
Consider shifting to a different narrative each time that thought occurs.
Such as,
Like the seasons of the earth and of life,
The relationship changed and ran its course.
I am grateful for the lessons I learned and am continuing to learn.
I choose to be a kinder and more empathetic person as a result of this experience.
Pause for a few moments again,
And begin to mentally plant the seeds of your new narratives.
What new thought patterns will serve you and ultimately serve the highest good for all?
What would you like others in the same situation to hear instead?
What would you like to tell yourself instead?
Slowly repeat those new narratives as the music plays in the background for the next few minutes.
Coming back now,
How do you feel in yourself and in your body when experiencing these new narratives?
In your mind's eye now,
Imagine that you are approaching a beautiful body of calm water.
Feel this space as completely safe and serene,
Then approach the water and notice what you see in your reflection.
If the pool were able to reflect your energetic state,
What do you see?
Become aware of those reflections,
And notice if they are full of judgments or compassion.
Again,
Become aware of the narratives.
Imagine stepping back from the pool now,
And see the sky opening up above you and casting down upon you a beautiful healing light.
Feel yourself opening up to receive this light.
Feel your crown,
Heart,
And hands all welcoming this healing energy.
Feel it beginning to move within you,
And imagine that each harmful story or judgment is being displaced by the light.
When you step back to the pool,
What do you want it to reflect?
Imagine this healing light making that new reflection a reality.
Feel yourself becoming lighter and lighter,
And brighter and brighter.
Remember,
You are a completely unique being on this earth.
There has never been someone just like you before,
And there will never be someone just like you again.
It is your birthright to shine,
To thrive,
And to live this life in the energy that serves your highest good.
Bask in that healing energy for a few more moments now.
See yourself stepping back to the pool.
Look at your reflection.
Know yourself as healing and healed,
And remember that you can come back to these practices any time that you need.
If it resonates for you,
Step into the water and imagine that you are cleansing any story that no longer serves you,
Or that maybe never served you,
As well as any other thoughts that feel harmful to you.
Wash them away.
Begin to come back now.
Deepen your breath,
And return your awareness to this body on this earth.
You are here now.
You are a precious,
Beautiful,
Breathing being,
Worthy of all good things,
Worthy of healing.
Welcome to this moment.
Blessings for your journey.
Namaste.
